Bulk Waste Items

Public Works provides collection for bulk waste items, such as upholstered furniture, twice per month.

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Collection Guidelines
Acceptable/ Unacceptable Items

Collection Guidelines

Collection Guidelines

Items should be placed curbside on your collection day.
Do not place items in drainage ditch or bike lane.
Allow 3 feet of clearance between your bulk waste and any other item.

Acceptable/ Unacceptable Items

Acceptable Items

Clean metal: Bicycles, etc.
- All clean metal must be separated from other bulk items and placed curbside for collection
Computer monitors and televisions: Small amounts will be collected curbside
- May also be recycled at the Orange County Landfill
Paint cans: Paint cans should be opened and the paint allowed to dry
- With the lid removed and contents completely dry, paint cans may be placed curbside
Furniture and large items:
- Chairs
- Table
- Lawn furniture
- Grills
- Microwave ovens
- Push lawnmowers
- Etc.

Unacceptable Items

Contact Orange County Solid Waste Management to find out how to dispose of the following items:

Batteries: Large sized alkaline batteries and wet cell / lead acid batteries such as the kind found in cars, trucks, and boats
Building / Remodeling items:
- Carpet
- Rocks
- Dirt
- Concrete
Hazardous materials of any type
Vehicle parts of any type

Reuse is better than disposal and recycling!

Good, useable items may dropped off at Orange County Solid Waste Management's Salvage Sheds or donated to a local charity or thrift shop (some offer free pick up).

Visit Orange County Solid Waste Management's A-Z Recycle Guide for more information on the Salvage Sheds, including locations and acceptable items.

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Physical Address
100 Public Works Dr.
Carrboro, NC 27510

Mailing Address
301 W. Main Street
Carrboro, NC 27510

Phone: 919-918-7425

Fax: 919-968-7728

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Type of Solid Waste Issue
1. Cart repair
2. Dead animal collection
3. Missed waste collection
Type of dead animal (deer, raccoon, etc.)
Type of Missed Waste Collection
1. Bulk Waste
2. Commercial/Multi-Unit Apartment
3. Household Waste
4. Yard Waste
Please leave your container curbside and Public Works will be back to collect your waste.
If you have submitted this form after 3 pm, your container will be collected on the following day.
Type of Missed Yard Waste
1. Loose Leaves Piled at Curb
2. Yard Waste (Leaves and Brush) Piled at Curb
3. Yard Waste (Leaves and Brush) in Roll-out Cart
Description of cart repair needed*
Please make sure your cart is visible and easily accessible. Public Works will repair your cart within the next 48 hours.
If your cart is deemed unrepairable and must be replaced; would you prefer to keep your old cart or have Public Works remove it?*
1. Keep damaged cart
2. Remove damaged cart
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Bulk Waste Items

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Collection Guidelines

Acceptable Items

Unacceptable Items

Reuse is better than disposal and recycling!

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