What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
AcceptedRefrigerators, water heaters and air conditioners go out on the same day and are collected by a separate truck.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Not acceptedTVs and computers are banned from landfills in North Carolina; free drop-off at the Material Recovery Center in Jamestown and Ingleside Compost Facility.
Tire
Not acceptedTake to the Guilford County Scrap Tire and White Goods Facility, 2138 Bishop Road.
Yard waste
Not acceptedBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Not acceptedLimits
Carpet rolls no longer than 4 feet and 18 inches wide, no more than 2 rolls, 50 pounds max each. Lumber from a resident project must be in pieces no longer than 8 feet.
Set-out rules
Out by 6 a.m. on your recycling day; items not out when the truck passes wait until the next pickup. Keep piles at least 3 feet from mailboxes, trees, vehicles and signs. Do not mix limbs, yard waste or recyclables in the pile.
Not accepted
- Tires
- TVs and computers
- Construction and demolition debris
- Contractor-generated waste
- Mixed yard waste in the bulk pile
Other options
Kersey Valley Landfill takes appliances and carpet; quarterly household hazardous waste events cover paint and chemicals.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in High Point?
Residential customers for occasional large items only. Not for a whole-house cleanout by a landlord.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in High Point?
Bulk items are picked up on the same day as your recycling collection, starting at 6 a.m. Look up your recycling day on the city calendar. No booking is described; put items out on your recycling day. Call Customer Service with questions.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in High Point?
Carpet rolls no longer than 4 feet and 18 inches wide, no more than 2 rolls, 50 pounds max each. Lumber from a resident project must be in pieces no longer than 8 feet.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in High Point?
Tires, TVs and computers, Construction and demolition debris, Contractor-generated waste, Mixed yard waste in the bulk pile.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Bulk Item Pickup ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Bulky Item Pickup FAQs ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026