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Bulky Item and Electronics Collection (upon request)

Wilmington, NC bulk trash pickup

City of Wilmington Recycling and Trash Services

Who
City curbside customers; the city guide lists bulky items and electronics as part of curbside service. Contractors may not use city service for debris.
How
Pickup on request. Large items and electronics are picked up on request, by appointment only, separate from weekly trash day. Call to schedule and tell staff what items you have. Put items at the curb only after an appointment is made, and no sooner than noon the day before collection.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 910.341.7875

Cost
Bulky item pickup is at no additional charge, per the city's info guide.
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Appliances are collected on request and must be separated from other bulky items.

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Accepted

Electronics (TVs, computers) are collected on request and must be separated from other bulky items.

Tire

Not accepted

Tires are not accepted at the curb.

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Contractor waste and construction materials are not accepted.

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Not accepted

Limits

No item count is stated. Extra bagged trash that will not fit in a cart is not a bulky item.

Set-out rules

Stack items separately by material. Metal, electronics and appliances must be separated from other bulky items. Bend or remove nails from lumber. Items put out without an appointment can draw a violation.

Not accepted

  • Tires
  • Rocks
  • Concrete
  • Liquids
  • Dirt
  • Pallets
  • Contractor waste and construction materials
  • Extra bagged trash

Other options

New Hanover County Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes electronics and liquid paint free for city and county residents (910.798.4450); the county landfill takes up to 5 tires free.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Wilmington?

City curbside customers; the city guide lists bulky items and electronics as part of curbside service. Contractors may not use city service for debris.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Wilmington?

Large items and electronics are picked up on request, by appointment only, separate from weekly trash day. Call to schedule and tell staff what items you have. Put items at the curb only after an appointment is made, and no sooner than noon the day before collection.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Wilmington?

Bulky item pickup is at no additional charge, per the city's info guide.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Wilmington?

No item count is stated. Extra bagged trash that will not fit in a cart is not a bulky item.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Wilmington?

Tires, Rocks, Concrete, Liquids, Dirt, Pallets, Contractor waste and construction materials, Extra bagged trash.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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