RALEIGH, NC — Trash & Recycling Pickup

Raleigh Trash, Recycling, Yard & Bulk Pickup Schedule (2025)

Everything for Raleigh, NC: weekly trash, every-other-week recycling, **bi-weekly yard waste** (opposite week of recycling), bulk & special pickups, holiday shifts, HHW drop-offs, and how to report missed service.

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Frequencies

Trash weekly. Recycling every other week by route. Yard waste bi-weekly, on the opposite week of recycling.

Set-out Time

Place carts curbside by 6:00 a.m. on collection day (leave at curb 6 a.m.–5 p.m. if reporting a miss).

Bulk / Special

**Free bulky load once every 90 days** per address, up to ~4 cubic yards (e.g., two couches/three queen mattresses).

📍 Address Lookup & Printable Calendar

Use the City’s **Raleigh Reuse** web tool/app to see your exact trash day, recycling week, yard-waste weeks, holiday changes and to **print or subscribe** to your calendar.

Open: Raleigh Reuse Tool

🗓️ Weekly Service & Set-out Rules

  • Trash: collected weekly; set cart at curb by **6:00 a.m.** with lid closed.
  • Recycling: every other week (A/B routes) — confirm your week in Raleigh Reuse.
  • Cart position: face street, keep access clear for trucks; avoid overfilling (may not be serviced).
  • Service window for re-collection: if you reported a miss, leave carts out **6 a.m.–5 p.m.** and allow up to **2 business days**.
  • Report issues: Missed Collection Form or call **919-996-3245** (Customer Support).

♻️ Recycling — Accepted Items

Accepted in Blue Cart

  • Paper & flattened cardboard
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Metal cans, foil & trays
  • Rigid plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs)
  • Cartons (milk/juice/soup)

Keep OUT

  • Plastic bags/film; hoses/cords
  • Food or liquids; foam foodware
  • Batteries, electronics, propane tanks
Raleigh uses **single-stream** recycling; keep items **empty, dry & loose**. Check the City’s guide for prep and the full list.

🌿 Yard Waste — Bi-weekly (Opposite Recycling Week)

  • Yard waste is collected **every other week** on the **same weekday** as your recycling, but on the **opposite weeks**. Confirm in your address calendar.
  • The City approved **weekly yard-waste service starting Fall 2026** (plan ahead; for now it remains bi-weekly).

📦 Bulk / Special Items & E-waste

  • Bulky Load Collection: **free once every 90 days**, up to ~4 cubic yards (about two couches/three queen mattresses). Additional loads may incur fees.
  • Special Load & E-waste: some materials require Special Load Collection or drop-off at **Wake County** facilities.

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🧪 Drop-off & Household Hazardous Waste (Wake County)

Facility Address / Hours Notes
North Wake HHW Facility 9037 Deponie Dr, Raleigh — Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m. HHW drop-off for Wake County residents (batteries, chemicals, paints, etc.).
South Wake HHW Facility 6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex — Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m. HHW drop-off for Wake County residents.
East Wake HHW (Weekend) 5051 Wendell Blvd, Wendell — Sat & Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Weekend HHW site (residents only).
For construction debris, extra trash, or large loads, use Wake County **Convenience Centers/Multi-Material** sites; check hours and accepted items before visiting.

🎉 Holiday Schedule (Check Your Address)

On City-observed holidays, some collections shift (e.g., Independence Day moved to Saturday service in 2025). Always confirm in your personalized calendar/lookup for the current year.

🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do

  1. Recheck: cart curbside by **6:00 a.m.**, lid closed, accessible.
  2. Report via the City’s **Missed Collection Form** or call **919-996-3245** (leave carts out 6 a.m.–5 p.m.; allow up to 2 business days).

📞 Contacts — City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services

  • Customer Support: (919) 996-3245 · sws@raleighnc.gov
  • Office: 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
Open: Solid Waste Services — Raleigh

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