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Junk Removal in Durham, NC: Curbside Bulk Pickup, Dump Fees & Hauling Options

City of Durham curbside trash customers can schedule 1 free bulky item pickup per week (up to 3 items), while the Durham Waste Disposal & Recycling Center at 2115 E. Club Blvd accepts non-commercial vehicle loads for $5–$20 and appliances/HHW free.

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City Bulk Trash & Curbside Pickup Rules in Durham, NC

City of Durham Solid Waste Management — Curbside Bulky Service (By Request Only) ^[1]

Available to residential properties that receive City of Durham curbside rollout cart garbage collection.
Eligible households may request one free curbside bulky collection per week for up to 3 bulky items.
Requests for more than 3 items incur additional fees confirmed prior to collection.
Items are collected mechanically by boom truck and must be placed at the curb clear of parked cars, mailboxes, fences, utility poles, water meters, and low-hanging wires or tree limbs (no alley collection).

Not accepted: building materials and construction debris, electronics (e-waste) and televisions at the curb, glass, mirrors, and windows, car parts, tires, and propane tanks, wood, pallets, lumber, and tree stumps

How to schedule: Submit a Bulky Service request online at durhamnc.gov or call Durham One Call at 919-560-1200.

Landfill, Convenience Center & Transfer Station Drop-Off in Durham

City of Durham Waste Disposal & Recycling Center, HHW Center & Yard Waste Facility

Address: 2115 East Club Boulevard, Durham, NC 27704 (Phone: 919-560-4611)
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (noon). Must be inside the gate at least 15 minutes before closing (11:45 a.m. Sat / 3:45 p.m. Mon–Fri).
Fees: Non-commercial flat rates: passenger car $5; minivan/small SUV $10; full-size van/SUV $15; pickup truck $10 (below bed), $15 (even with bed), or $20 (above bed). Commercial transfer station rate: $65/ton ($40/ton commercial organic yard waste). White goods (appliances), e-waste, scrap metal, HHW, and up to 5 tires: free for residents. Credit/debit card or verified account only (NO CASH ACCEPTED).
Unsecured or uncovered loads incur a mandatory $20 compliance fee; loads containing prohibited landfill items are charged double.

Source ^[2]

Durham County Solid Waste Convenience Sites (Unincorporated County Decal Holders)

Address: Parkwood Site: 5928 Highway 55, Durham, NC (919-560-0460) | Northern Site: 11894 N. Roxboro Rd, Rougemont, NC (919-560-0196) | Note: Redwood Site (100 Electra Rd) closed April 1, 2026 for EPA SWIFR renovation.
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sat 7:00 a.m.–12:00 noon (expanded Parkwood hours during Redwood renovation).
Fees: Included for unincorporated Durham County properties displaying a 2025–2026 Solid Waste Decal (limit 1 bulky item dump per week; no C&D debris or commercial vehicles).
Serves unincorporated Durham County households outside City of Durham curbside limits.

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Furniture & Bulky Item Donation Drop-Offs in Durham

Usable furniture and household goods in Durham can be donated to Habitat for Humanity of Durham ReStore, TROSA Thrift Store, or The Scrap Exchange before scheduling a disposal pickup. ^[2]

Prices

What	Price	Source
City of Durham scheduled curbside bulky pickup (up to 3 household items/week)	Free for eligible city residential customers	[1]
Durham Waste Disposal & Recycling Center (non-commercial passenger car / SUV / pickup)	$5–$20 flat rate by vehicle size	[2]
Durham Transfer Station commercial rate (weighed loads)	$65/ton	[2]
LoadUp in-home junk, furniture & appliance removal in Durham, NC	from $70–$85	[3]

Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.

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Item Removal Guides & Other City Directories

FAQ

Is bulky item pickup free in Durham, NC?

Yes. City of Durham residential garbage customers receive one free curbside bulky pickup per week for up to 3 household items when scheduled in advance through Durham One Call (919-560-1200) or online.

How much does the Durham dump on East Club Blvd charge for a pickup truck load?

For non-commercial residential vehicles, the City of Durham Waste Disposal & Recycling Center at 2115 E. Club Blvd charges $10 for a pickup truck loaded below the bed rail, $15 even with the bed rail, and $20 above the bed rail. White goods (appliances), HHW, and up to 5 tires are free for residents.

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Sources

City of Durham: Curbside Bulky Service Collections (accessed 2026-10-24)
City of Durham: Disposal and Drop-Off Facilities (2115 E. Club Blvd Hours & Fee Schedule) (accessed 2026-10-24)
LoadUp: Junk, Furniture & Appliance Removal Pricing (accessed 2026-10-24)
Durham County Government: Solid Waste Convenience Sites & Hours (accessed 2026-10-24)

Last checked 2026-10-24.