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BULKY ITEM CURBSIDE COLLECTION
The Town collects bulky items Monday through Friday.
To schedule a Bulky Item Collection, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Residents will be allowed 1 free bulk item collection per year. Any other bulk collections within the same year will be assessed a fee. Also, there is a fee, published in the Schedule of Fees, associated for disposing of non-bulk material with the bulk collection.
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White goods/appliances and other large bulk items not practical to containerize will be collected.
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To request bulk item collection, the town asks that residents complete the online form or call the Public Works at 336-838-0188. If no answer, please leave a message with name, address and telephone number so residents can be notified when the bulk items will be collected by the Town of Wilkesboro.
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Bulk item collection is for residential units only. Business bulk item collection will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Weight limits and fees will apply to the collection of bulk goods. If a customer fills a truck with bulky items to such an extent that it requires a trip to the landfill, the customer will be required to pay for the tipping fee and mileage which will be assessed at the current rate.
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Unacceptable bulky, unapproved electronics, or banned landfill items items will not be collected. The citizen must take to the landfill for disposal themselves.
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Approved electronics or large loads - please contact Public Works for an appointment.
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After notification and scheduling with Public Works, a truck will be delivered and, at the discretion of the Public Works Director, loaded by the resident. A service fee will be assessed as listed in a fee schedule approved by the Town Council. Each resident must complete and sign a Town of Wilkesboro Truck Policy Statement. Charges for collection will be invoiced.
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Non-residential illegal dumping or burning of bulky items is not permitted.
What Bulky Items CAN be collected curbside?
Household furnishings & similar household items
Mattresses & box springs
Television & Computer Equipment - must be dropped off at the Public Works Department or by appointment only.
Small household appliances
Large white goods, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers or dishwashers - make sure no children can gain access to appliances while awaiting collection. Penalty § 51.99
Lawn equipment such as mowers, trimmers, wheelbarrows - must remove gasoline.
Bicycles - tires must be removed.
Large glass items such as windows, doors, mirrors, plate glass - must have glass taped with an X so it will not shatter in the collection process.
Television, computer monitors, tablets, laptops & Computer tower - are electronics are collected by appointment only and by completing the online form.
What Bulky Items CANNOT be collected curbside? Residents should consult with Wilkes County Landfill for disposal.
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Commercial tree trimmers, lawn care services, contractors, builders, etc. shall dispose of their own limbs, trees, leaves, shrubbery, underbrush, building materials & refuse before leaving their job sites. If not removed, the removal is the property owners responsibility to dispose of.
❌ Any business items including appliances and equipment. Includes a landlord changing out appliances or equipment for a tenant. This is considered a business activity.
❌ Hazardous or industrial waste
❌ Paint cans - let paint dry with lid off before putting in the bulky item collection
❌ Furnaces & central air conditioner units
❌ Roof materials
❌ Human or animal tissue, urine, feces, etc. of any kind - bagged or un-bagged
❌ Ashes - hot or cold or live coals or fire
❌ Hypodermic syringes, needles or any items for injections must be broken, disassembled, destroyed and make the syringes inoperable that are not in a milk jug, coffee can or another container with a lid.
❌ Wax or plastic coated corrugated sheets or boxes.
❌ Batteries of any type
❌ Tires of any type
❌ CFL bulbs or mercury containing items
❌ Wood pallets effective May 19, 2019.
❌ Oxygen tanks and other medical equipment
❌ Propane tanks or large oil tanks
❌ Vehicle exterior and interior parts for automotive, campers, boats, camper shells, trailers, motors, doors, fenders, car seats, etc.
❌ Items too large to fit on the collection vehicle
❌ Items that reasonably require more than 2 people to lift.
❌ Clothing, bedding, or any other items where a highly infectious disease occurred.
❌ Items that are a consequence of a fire - the resident should consult with Wilkes County Landfill for disposal.
❌ Any interior or exterior items as a result of clearing a property/parcel - the resident should consult with Wilkes County Landfill for disposal.
❌ Leaves during seasonal leaf collection time frame (October through January).
❌ Any other items at the Public Works Director's discretion.