Cary Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. Curbside bulky item pickup by appointment; call 311 or 919-469-4000 to schedule collection.
Cary bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Curbside bulky item pickup by appointment; call 311 or 919-469-4000 to schedule collection. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 3 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 919-469-4000 |
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 Cary
Follow the listed bulk rule: Curbside bulky item pickup by appointment; call 311 or 919-469-4000 to schedule collection.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Wake County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Cary Citizen Convenience Center
313 N. Dixon Avenue, Cary, NC 27513
Town drop-off facility for residential solid waste, recyclables, electronics, motor oil, and yard waste.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
Town of Cary Public Works Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 919-469-4000
316 N. Academy StreetCary, NC 27513
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Route Zones (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Cary, NC?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. Set containers out Set rollout garbage carts at curbside by 7:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before). Keep 3 feet clearance from all obstructions.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Route Zones (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Cary?
As of 2026-09-24: 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: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Route Zones (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Cary?
Curbside bulky item pickup by appointment; call 311 or 919-469-4000 to schedule collection. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 919-469-4000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Route Zones (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Cary?
The listed accepted materials are Flattened Cardboard Boxes and Paperboard, Office Paper, Newspapers, Magazines, and Junk Mail, Aluminum and Steel Cans, Plastic Bottles, Tubs, and Jugs, Glass Bottles and Food Jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Plastic Film Wraps, Styrofoam Food Containers, Lightbulbs, Ceramics, and Cookware, Clothing, Textiles, and Garden Hoses. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Route Zones (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).