Need to get rid of a mattress, a lawn mower, a bicycle? Those are too big to fit into the town’s roll-out refuse carts, but the town does have a way for you to get rid of those bulky items which weigh more than 75 pounds.
You have to schedule a pickup, and those are done on Tuesdays only. To get your pickup appointment, call 919-435-9570 or send an email to Betty Pearce at bpearce@wakeforestnc.gov before 2 p.m. Monday. Your message must include the name of the resident, the physical address, a telephone number and a description of the item or items. If you do not provide all the information, your request will not be processed.
On Tuesday, place the bulky item or items at the curb before 7 a.m., at least within six feet of the curb and away from other collection items and obstacles such as mail boxes, telephone poles and vehicles.
Items that are not considered bulk waste include liquid paint, batteries, gasoline, oil, tires, and electronics, such as TVs, computers, printers, and copiers. Residents are urged to contact a private waste hauler or visit a local landfill to dispose of these items. For a complete list of Wake County convenience centers, visit wakegov.com and search “convenience centers.”
In addition, household hazardous materials, such as batteries, fire extinguishers, mercury thermometers, paint, pesticides and herbicides, and propane tanks, are not considered bulk waste. Wake County has established a collection program where residents can drop off these materials for proper disposal by a certified Household Hazardous Waste contractor. The drop-off location for northern Wake County is 9037 Deponie Drive, Raleigh. For more information about Wake County’s Household Hazardous Waste program, call 919-856-7400.
For more information about Town of Wake Forest bulk waste collection, call 919-435-9570 or visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “bulk waste.”
