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Raleigh, NC trash pickup schedule

Raleigh trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 506,306 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services collects curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste from over 128,000 households.12
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste weekly13
Set outcarts out the night before collection day; at the curb by 6 a.m. and available for collection 6 a.m.-5 p.m.; carts removed from the curb by 7 p.m. the day after pickup (2023-24 calendar)13
Your pickup dayApp: raleighnc.gov. App: Raleigh Reuse (web tool and app)8 · Look up your day here
Holidays No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table.

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Raleigh holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleCollection is delayed one day during a week with a City holiday, for collection days on or after the holiday (e.g., Thursday routes move to Friday and Friday routes to Saturday)18
Official noticeraleighnc.gov8
Raleigh trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day Solid Waste Services closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026; Thursday collections picked up Friday, Jan. 2 and Friday collections Saturday, Jan. 3.8
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Talking Trash: Holiday Collection Schedule + Recycling Tip…, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Calendar 2023-2024, Sc… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Raleigh

How it worksOn-call pickup: call or book online16
How to requestNot published by the city (official page)
Limitsno limit on the number of Bulky load pickups (from April 1, 2026)16
FeesBulky Load Collection $35 per pickup (from April 1, 2026); Special Load Collection $70 (rates effective July 1, 2026)17
Not acceptedNot published by the city (official page)

Sources: Your Service Connection utility-bill newsletter, March 202…, Public Utilities Rates, effective July 1, 2026 Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Raleigh

Pickupevery other week13
Typesingle-stream18
GlassNot published by the city (official page)
PlasticsNot published by the city (official page)
CartCity-issued blue cart; recyclables loose (no plastic bags), cardboard flattened inside the cart, nothing outside the cart18

Accepted

Not published by the city (official page)

Not accepted

Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: City Manager's Update 2026-35 (Sep 4, 2026): Return to Nor…, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Calendar 2023-2024, Sc… Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupyes12
Seasonyear-round (weekly yard waste replaced seasonal loose-leaf collection on Sept. 8, 2026)11
How oftenweekly13
RulesCity-issued 95-gallon lime green yard waste cart plus up to 15 biodegradable paper bags weekly; no plastic bags; bags no more than 25 lb; tied bundles (limit 5) no more than 50 lb (bag/bundle weights and bundle limit from the 2023-24 calendar)12
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees2025-26 season: starting December 26, 2025, undecorated trees at the curb on the yard waste collection day. 2026-27 not yet published.8
Leaf collectionNo loose-leaf collection since Sept. 8, 2026: weekly yard waste pickup replaced it; leaves go in the yard waste cart, with up to 15 biodegradable bags weekly19

Sources: Talking Trash: Holiday Collection Schedule + Recycling Tip…, Weekly Yard Waste Coming Soon, Bin Placement Code Changes,…, City Manager's Update 2026-12 (Mar 27, 2026): Yard Waste C…, City Manager's Update 2026-35 (Sep 4, 2026): Return to Nor…, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Calendar 2023-2024, Sc…, City Manager's Update 2026-16 (Apr 24, 2026): Enhanced Yar… Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Yard Waste Center

TypeCompost / yard waste site
Run byThe city
Address900 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 · Map15
HoursMon-Fri 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-1 p.m.15
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itresidential drop-offs only (commercial operators must use other sites); a city-limits-only restriction is not confirmed15

North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe county
Address9037 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614 · Map9
HoursSaturday only, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (temporary schedule after the January 2025 fire; full 6-day operation to resume once a new facility is built)9
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itWake County residents only9

North Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe county
Address9029 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614 · Map10
HoursMon-Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.10
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itWake County residents and businesses10

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility, North Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility, Weekly Yard Waste Coming Soon, Bin Placement Code Changes,…, City Manager's Update 2026-41 (Oct 16, 2026): Yard Waste C…, City Manager's Update 2026-26 (Jul 2, 2026): Yard Waste Ce… Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formask.raleighnc.gov21
Phone919-996-324514
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websiteraleighnc.gov11
Email[email protected]13

Sources: Weekly Yard Waste Coming Soon, Bin Placement Code Changes,…, City Manager's Update 2026-35 (Sep 4, 2026): Return to Nor…, City Manager's Update 2026-38 (Sep 25, 2026): Reporting Mi…, Customer Experience Center - Solid Waste Services catalog … Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All North Carolina cities: North Carolina trash pickup schedules.

Raleigh trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Raleigh?

Trash is collected weekly. Raleigh does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s app (raleighnc.gov) or the Raleigh Reuse (web tool and app) app.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Raleigh?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Solid Waste Services closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026; Thursday collections picked up Friday, Jan. 2 and Friday collections Saturday, Jan. 3.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Raleigh?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Fees: Bulky Load Collection $35 per pickup (from April 1, 2026); Special Load Collection $70 (rates effective July 1, 2026).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Raleigh?

Use the city’s online form (ask.raleighnc.gov) or call 919-996-3245.

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    Bulky, Special, and E-Waste CollectionCity · raleighnc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Yard Waste Collection: Frequently Asked QuestionsCity · raleighnc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Leaf Collection OptionsCity · raleighnc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    How to Print or Subscribe to Your Collection CalendarCity · raleighnc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Landfill and ReuseCity · raleighnc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Talking Trash: Holiday Collection Schedule + Recycling Tips (Dec 2025 email bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    North Wake Household Hazardous Waste FacilityCounty · wake.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    North Wake Multi-Material Recycling FacilityCounty · wake.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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