Getting rid of bulky items in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte collects bulky items, including furniture, appliances, mattresses and box springs, but only when you schedule them through 311 (704-336-7600), the CLT+ app, or online. Unscheduled items will not be collected.

Last checked against the official City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services website.

Pick your item

Scheduled bulky waste collection: the basics

Who can use it

  • You must currently receive garbage collection from the City of Charlotte.

How to book

  1. Call 311 (704-336-7600), use the CLT+ app, or request online.
  2. To cancel or change a request, call 311 by noon on the business day before your pickup.
  3. The City links a bulky item eligibility list (PDF) from its Collection Guidelines page.

Setting items out

  • Place items at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on your scheduled day and no sooner than the day before.
  • Leave 3 feet between items.
  • Items placed at the curb without scheduling will not be collected.

Fees

  • The City's Collection Guidelines page does not list a fee for scheduled bulky collection.

Drop-off options

What we could not confirm

  • We did not verify Mecklenburg County drop-off facility details for these items, so they are not listed here.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.