Cary trash & bulky-item rules
Cary provides appointment-based bulky pickup for $15 for the first item and $8 for each additional item on the same trip.
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Guidance checked against the official/local sources below. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Cary provides appointment-based bulky pickup for $15 for the first item and $8 for each additional item on the same trip.
Who qualifies matters. Eligible Cary residential solid-waste customers; scheduling and fees apply.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Furniture and similar bulky trash can use the scheduled route. Appliances have separate curbside fees of $20 for the first appliance and $10 for each additional appliance; electronics use the same $20/$10 curbside fee structure.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Cary maintains separate household hazardous waste guidance for paints, chemicals, batteries and other products that should not be placed with bulky trash.
Where to take large items in Cary
Town resident self-haul route for accepted household material.
Before set-out
Request bulky, appliance or electronics curbside collection through 311 before set-out. Compare the curbside fee with the Town’s drop-off and Wake County options when deciding how to dispose of appliances or electronics.
- Confirm the service address and the agency or hauler responsible for it.
- Check whether the bulky route requires an appointment, assigned week, sticker, fee or volume limit.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Cary guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Cary — Garbage CollectionOfficial/local source for this guide · carync.gov
- Cary — Fee ScheduleOfficial/local source for this guide · carync.gov