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Annual Bulky Item Collection

Winston-Salem, NC bulk trash pickup

City of Winston-Salem Sanitation Department

Who
Single-family homes only. No apartments or businesses.
How
Cleanup events. Once a year the city collects bulky items from each neighborhood during an assigned week between March and early September (2026 weeks ran March 2 to September 4). The city mails a postcard 3 to 4 weeks ahead. No booking; set out items for your assigned week.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 311 or 336-727-8000

Cost
Free during the annual neighborhood collection.
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

Accepted

Appliance

Accepted

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Not accepted

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Not accepted

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Trucks make one pass through each neighborhood.

Set-out rules

Put items out the weekend before your week. Late items are not collected. Do not mix bulky items with yard waste, brush or recycling, or none will be taken. Townhome and condo residents may need a central pickup spot.

Not accepted

  • Construction materials
  • Car parts
  • Cement
  • Electronic waste
  • Glass
  • Hazardous or infectious waste
  • Lumber or wood
  • Oil drums
  • Paint
  • Rocks
  • Tires
  • Yard waste

Other options

Take items to the Hanes Mill Road Landfill; residents also get two free landfill trips a year with a permit.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Winston-Salem?

Single-family homes only. No apartments or businesses.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Winston-Salem?

Once a year the city collects bulky items from each neighborhood during an assigned week between March and early September (2026 weeks ran March 2 to September 4). The city mails a postcard 3 to 4 weeks ahead. No booking; set out items for your assigned week.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Winston-Salem?

Free during the annual neighborhood collection.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Winston-Salem?

Trucks make one pass through each neighborhood.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Winston-Salem?

Construction materials, Car parts, Cement, Electronic waste, Glass, Hazardous or infectious waste, Lumber or wood, Oil drums, Paint, Rocks, Tires, Yard waste.

Sources

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

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