Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Greensboro, NC
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Greensboro residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly, in the green trash container (find your collection day via the city's lookup/GSO Collects app)
- Every other week, on the same day as recycling pickup; items at the curb by 7 a.m.
- Free
- City of Greensboro — Solid Waste & Recycling Department
At a glance: Greensboro
- Trash day
- Weekly, in the green trash container (find your collection day via the city's lookup/GSO Collects app)
- Bulk pickup
- Every other week, on the same day as recycling pickup; items at the curb by 7 a.m.
- Bulk cost
- Free
- Dump
- Greensboro Solid Waste Transfer Station
- Hazardous waste
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (ECOFLO, Inc.)
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly, in the green trash container (find your collection day via the city's lookup/GSO Collects app)
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Solid Waste Transfer Station | transfer-station | 6310 Burnt Poplar Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409 | Mon–Fri 6am–6pm, Sat 7am–1pm | — |
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| White Street Landfill | landfill | 2503 White St, Greensboro, NC 27405 | Mon–Fri 7:50am–4:50pm, Sat 7am–1pm | Yard waste drop-off: $10/car trip, $40/ton for other vehicles ($12 minimum). C&D: $34/ton; vans/pickups $15–$20 per load. Compost purchase: $20/ton or $20/pickup load. |
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Household hazardous waste
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (ECOFLO, Inc.)
- Address
- 2750 Patterson St, Greensboro, NC 27407
- Phone
- (336) 373-2196
- Hours
- W–F 10am–6pm, Sat 8am–2pm (a 2026 Guilford County notice lists M–F 10am–6pm)
- Residency
- Open to all Guilford County residents; no charge; commercial use prohibited
Accepted
- acids and bases
- gasoline and fuels
- solvent-based glue
- auto fluids (antifreeze, brake, motor oil, transmission)
- paint, paint thinner, stripper
- car and household batteries
- photographic chemicals
- contact cement and driveway sealer
- shellac, stain, varnishes, deck sealers
- mercury thermometers and thermostats
- fluorescent bulbs
- pesticides and insecticides
- pool chemicals
- solvent-based cleaners
- drain cleaners
- oven cleaner
- nail polish and remover
- unwanted computers
- televisions
- cell phones
Not accepted
- explosives and shock-sensitive materials
- radioactive materials
- garbage
- recyclables
- medical waste
- commercial hazardous waste
- unknown or unlabeled materials
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Weekly, on your regular garbage collection day. City-issued 95-gallon gray cart plus up to 10 biodegradable paper bags/bundles per week (up to 15 per week during leaf season Nov–Feb). Bags must be under 50 lb; no plastic bags. Two rounds of loose-leaf collection November–January.
E-waste
- How
- Electronic items (TVs, computers, cell phones) taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for disposal/recycling
- Cost
- Free at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Bulk trash is collected every other week with recycling — no scheduling needed; appliances require a phone appointment. Tires go to the Guilford County Tire Facility at 2138 Bishop Rd (336-294-9431). Transfer station takes household garbage; White Street Landfill takes yard waste and construction debris only. Loose leaf collection runs November–January (two rounds).
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Greensboro, NC?
- Weekly, in the green trash container (find your collection day via the city's lookup/GSO Collects app)
- When is bulk pickup in Greensboro, NC?
- Every other week, on the same day as recycling pickup; items at the curb by 7 a.m. No appointment needed — set out on your regular bulk day (appliances: call 336-373-CITY (2489) to schedule)
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Greensboro?
- Free
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Greensboro?
- furniture, mattresses, swing sets, lawn mowers (drained of gas/oil), bikes, bed frames, box springs, carpet (rolled and tied), chairs, toilets, doors
- Where can I dump trash near Greensboro?
- Greensboro Solid Waste Transfer Station (6310 Burnt Poplar Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409); White Street Landfill (2503 White St, Greensboro, NC 27405)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Greensboro?
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (ECOFLO, Inc.) (2750 Patterson St, Greensboro, NC 27407)
- Yard waste in Greensboro: Weekly, on your regular garbage collection day. City-issued 95-gallon gray cart plus up to 10 biodegradable paper bags/bundles per week (up to 15 per week during leaf season Nov–Feb). Bags must be under 50 lb; no plastic bags. Two rounds of loose-leaf collection November–January.
- Weekly, on your regular garbage collection day. City-issued 95-gallon gray cart plus up to 10 biodegradable paper bags/bundles per week (up to 15 per week during leaf season Nov–Feb). Bags must be under 50 lb; no plastic bags. Two rounds of loose-leaf collection November–January.
- E-waste in Greensboro: Electronic items (TVs, computers, cell phones) taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for disposal/recycling
- Electronic items (TVs, computers, cell phones) taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for disposal/recycling