Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Durham, NC
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Durham residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly, in the green garbage cart (one cart included; up to 3 additional carts $1.50/month each); recycling collected every other week in the blue cart
- By request only; one free collection per week of up to 3 items
- Free for up to 3 bulky items once per week; more than 3 items incur charges (city contacts you to discuss payment)
- City of Durham — Solid Waste Management Department (Durham One Call 919-560-1200)
At a glance: Durham
- Trash day
- Weekly, in the green garbage cart (one cart included; up to 3 additional carts $1.50/month each); recycling collected every other week in the blue cart
- Bulk pickup
- By request only; one free collection per week of up to 3 items
- Bulk cost
- Free for up to 3 bulky items once per week; more than 3 items incur charges (city contacts you to discuss payment)
- Dump
- Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station)
- Hazardous waste
- Durham Household Hazardous Waste Center
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly, in the green garbage cart (one cart included; up to 3 additional carts $1.50/month each); recycling collected every other week in the blue cart
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) | transfer-station | 2115 E. Club Blvd, Durham, NC Open to City of Durham and Durham County residents; all loads must be covered and secured | Mon–Fri 7:30am–4pm, Sat 7:30am–12pm (enter gate at least 15 min before close) | Non-commercial hand-unload MSW: cars $5, minivans/small SUVs $10, full-size vans/SUVs $15, pickups $10/$15/$20 by load height. Residential yard waste: cars $2, minivans/small SUVs $5, full-size vans/SUVs $8, pickups $5/$8/$11 by load height. Commercial MSW $65/ton; commercial yard waste $40/ton. Recycling, cardboard, white goods, scrap metal, cooking oil, textiles, e-waste, and first 5-gal bucket of food waste: free. Credit/debit or disposal account only — no cash. |
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Household hazardous waste
Durham Household Hazardous Waste Center
- Address
- 2115 E. Club Blvd, Durham, NC
- Phone
- 919-560-1200
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30am–4pm, Sat 7:30am–12pm
- Residency
- Open to City of Durham and Durham County residents; no commercial users; no fee
Accepted
- aerosol cans
- alkaline batteries
- antifreeze
- car batteries
- cooking oil
- electronic waste
- dry-chemical fire extinguishers
- fluorescent light bulbs
- garden chemicals and fertilizers
- gasoline
- household cleaning chemicals
- lithium-ion and NiMH/NiCad rechargeable batteries
- mercury thermometers
- motor oil
- oil-based paint
- pesticides
- petroleum-based products
- road flares
- solvents
Not accepted
- commercial hazardous waste
- explosives and ammunition
- medications, needles, or medical waste
- radioactive materials (incl. smoke detectors)
- unknown or unlabeled materials
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Optional annual subscription program (auto-renews July 1, billed to water bill); collected every other week on the same week as recycling; brown cart at curb before 6 a.m.; cart must not exceed 175 lb
E-waste
- How
- Free residential drop-off at the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, 2115 E. Club Blvd (R2-qualified vendor)
- Cost
- Free
Bulky collection is free (up to 3 items/week) by request only — it is not automatic. The Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, HHW Center, and Yard Waste Facility all share one address; staff direct customers but will not help unload. No cash accepted at the facility.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Durham, NC?
- Weekly, in the green garbage cart (one cart included; up to 3 additional carts $1.50/month each); recycling collected every other week in the blue cart
- When is bulk pickup in Durham, NC?
- By request only; one free collection per week of up to 3 items Schedule online at durhamnc.gov/855/Bulky-Items, call Durham One Call 919-560-1200, or email bulkyservices@durhamnc.gov
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Durham?
- Free for up to 3 bulky items once per week; more than 3 items incur charges (city contacts you to discuss payment)
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Durham?
- furniture, appliances
- Where can I dump trash near Durham?
- Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) (2115 E. Club Blvd, Durham, NC)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Durham?
- Durham Household Hazardous Waste Center (2115 E. Club Blvd, Durham, NC)
- Yard waste in Durham: Optional annual subscription program (auto-renews July 1, billed to water bill); collected every other week on the same week as recycling; brown cart at curb before 6 a.m.; cart must not exceed 175 lb
- Optional annual subscription program (auto-renews July 1, billed to water bill); collected every other week on the same week as recycling; brown cart at curb before 6 a.m.; cart must not exceed 175 lb
- E-waste in Durham: Free residential drop-off at the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, 2115 E. Club Blvd (R2-qualified vendor)
- Free residential drop-off at the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, 2115 E. Club Blvd (R2-qualified vendor)