JunkHaul HQCitiesItemsRaleighCaryRTPJunk Removal in Charlotte, NC: Curbside Bulk Pickup, Dump Fees & Hauling Options
Charlotte picks up bulky items for free if you schedule first; Mecklenburg County drop-off centers charge $15 per load of bulky waste for residents.
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City Bulk Trash & Curbside Pickup Rules in Charlotte, NC
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services bulky item collection (scheduled) [1]
- You must currently receive City of Charlotte garbage collection to be eligible.
- Items placed at the curb without scheduling will not be collected.
- Set items out no later than 6 a.m. on collection day and no sooner than the day before.
- Leave 3 feet between items.
- Cancel or change by calling 311 by noon the business day before pickup.
Not accepted: contractor debris, concrete, cast iron tubs, broken glass shards, chain link fencing
How to schedule: Call 311 (704-336-7600), use the CLT+ app, or request online.
Landfill, Convenience Center & Transfer Station Drop-Off in Charlotte
Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center (Mecklenburg County)
- Address: 17131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Hours: Recycling center Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; landfill Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (landfill closed Saturdays)
- Accepts trailers over 16 ft (landfill portion).
Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center
- Address: 8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
- Hours: Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Trailers 12 ft or smaller for bulky and C&D waste.
Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center
- Address: 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214
- Hours: Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Trailers up to 16 ft for bulky and C&D waste.
Furniture & Bulky Item Donation Drop-Offs in Charlotte
- The City's bulky-waste policy asks residents to consider donating usable items before scheduling pickup. [2]
Prices
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| County resident bulky waste, per unit (one vehicle load under 3 cu yd) — FY2025 fee sheet | $15 | [5] |
| County resident construction & demolition debris, per unit | $25 | [5] |
| Weighed loads | $60/ton, $35 minimum | [5] |
| Up to 5 bags of household trash per day (county residents) | Free | [4] |
Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.
Item Removal & Disposal Guides for Charlotte, NC
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FAQ
Is bulky item pickup free in Charlotte?
Charlotte's Solid Waste Services collects eligible bulky items for households that receive city garbage service, but you must schedule it first by 311, the CLT+ app, or online.
Can I put a mattress on the curb in Charlotte?
Mattresses and box springs are on the city's bulky item eligibility list, but only if you schedule a bulky pickup.
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Sources
- City of Charlotte: Collection Guidelines (Bulky Waste) (accessed 2026-10-21)
- City of Charlotte: Bulky Item Collection Eligibility (PDF) (accessed 2026-10-21)
- Mecklenburg County: Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center (accessed 2026-10-21)
- Mecklenburg County: Recycling and Disposal Centers (accessed 2026-10-21)
- Mecklenburg County: Residential Fee Information, July 2024–June 2025 (PDF) (accessed 2026-10-21)
Last checked 2026-10-21.