Winston-Salem Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 8 items per collection. Bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, carpet, and appliances are collected once per year during your designated annual neighborhood area cleanup week (March through September). Put items out the weekend before your scheduled collection week. Trucks make one pass through each neighborhood; items placed out late will not be picked up. Carpet must be rolled and tied into bundles. Outside of your annual cleanup week, bulky items should be taken directly to the Hanes Mill Road Landfill. Construction debris, glass, tires, paint, and chemicals are not collected.
Winston-Salem bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, carpet, and appliances are collected once per year during your designated annual neighborhood area cleanup week (March through September). Put items out the weekend before your scheduled collection week. Trucks make one pass through each neighborhood; items placed out late will not be picked up. Carpet must be rolled and tied into bundles. Outside of your annual cleanup week, bulky items should be taken directly to the Hanes Mill Road Landfill. Construction debris, glass, tires, paint, and chemicals are not collected. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 8 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 336-727-8000 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Winston-Salem
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, carpet, and appliances are collected once per year during your designated annual neighborhood area cleanup week (March through September). Put items out the weekend before your scheduled collection week. Trucks make one pass through each neighborhood; items placed out late will not be picked up. Carpet must be rolled and tied into bundles. Outside of your annual cleanup week, bulky items should be taken directly to the Hanes Mill Road Landfill. Construction debris, glass, tires, paint, and chemicals are not collected.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances are collected curbside during your annual neighborhood cleanup week, or may be dropped off free of charge at the Hanes Mill Road Landfill.
Winston-Salem Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Winston-Salem.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Winston-Salem Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Forsyth County.
📍 325 W Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Active municipal solid waste landfill accepting residential garbage, construction debris, tires, and free drop-off for large appliances and white goods.
📍 1401 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Free household hazardous waste and electronics recycling drop-off facility for Forsyth County residents (paint, motor oil, batteries, solvents, computers, TVs).
📍 4010 Old Milwaukee Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Municipal facility processing tree limbs, brush, leaves, and lawn clippings into mulch and compost.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Forsyth County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Hanes Mill Road Solid Waste Facility
325 W Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Active municipal solid waste landfill accepting residential garbage, construction debris, tires, and free drop-off for large appliances and white goods.
3RC EnviroStation
1401 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Free household hazardous waste and electronics recycling drop-off facility for Forsyth County residents (paint, motor oil, batteries, solvents, computers, TVs).
Overdale Yard Waste Facility
4010 Old Milwaukee Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Municipal facility processing tree limbs, brush, leaves, and lawn clippings into mulch and compost.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Winston-Salem Solid Waste Collections · municipal dpw
Phone: 336-727-8000
101 N Main StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
These collection rules cover Zone City of Winston-Salem Sanitation Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Winston-Salem, NC?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Put your cart at the curb by 6 a.m. on pickup day, or after 5 p.m. the day before. Bring carts back in by 8 a.m. the next day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Winston-Salem Sanitation Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Winston-Salem?
As of 2026-10-10: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Winston-Salem Sanitation Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Winston-Salem?
Bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, carpet, and appliances are collected once per year during your designated annual neighborhood area cleanup week (March through September). Put items out the weekend before your scheduled collection week. Trucks make one pass through each neighborhood; items placed out late will not be picked up. Carpet must be rolled and tied into bundles. Outside of your annual cleanup week, bulky items should be taken directly to the Hanes Mill Road Landfill. Construction debris, glass, tires, paint, and chemicals are not collected. The listed limit is 8 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 336-727-8000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Winston-Salem Sanitation Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Winston-Salem?
The listed accepted materials are Plastic bottles (caps on), Aluminum beverage cans, Steel food and drink cans, Glass bottles and jars (remove lids), Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, and office paper, Flattened cardboard and chipboard. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic wraps (never bag recyclables), All batteries (fire hazard; drop off at 3RC EnviroStation), Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing peanuts, Electronics, televisions, and computers, Clothing, textiles, and clothes hangers, Pizza boxes and food-tainted items, Tanglers such as garden hoses, cords, and wires, Diapers and medical waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Winston-Salem Sanitation Collection Routes.