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Getting rid of bulky items in Winston-Salem, NC

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Winston-Salem crews pick up mattresses, furniture, carpet and appliances once a year during your neighborhood's cleanup week. The 2026 weeks ran March 2 to September 4. The rest of the year, the City says to take these items to the Hanes Mill Road Landfill.[1]

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CITY City & county options

City pickup?Once a year, during your neighborhood's cleanup week
How to bookNo booking; set out the weekend before your cleanup week[1]
Bag it?No rule found
City optionOther than the annual pickup, the City says to take these items to the Hanes Mill Road Landfill, 325 W Hanes Mill Rd. Hours: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.[1]

Pickup schedule: Once a year during your neighborhood's cleanup week (source: City of Winston-Salem: Bulky Items, verified Oct 22, 2026).

The rules

  • City crews pick up carpet, appliances, furniture, mattresses and toys only during your annual neighborhood cleanup. The 2026 collection weeks ran from March 2-6 to August 31-Sept 4.[1]
  • Put items out the weekend before your scheduled week. Trucks make one pass, so late items are not collected.[1]
  • Single-family homes only. Townhome and condo residents may need to use a central pickup spot.[1]
Don't mix bulky items with yard waste, brush or recyclables. If they're mixed with unacceptable materials, none of it will be collected.[1]

Hazardous items

Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.

Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)

  1. City of Winston-Salem: https://www.cityofws.org/587/Bulky-Items