Follow these steps to successfully download and print a year-long curbside collection calendar from the raleighnc.gov website.
1. Access Raleigh's website
- Open your preferred web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Enter the https//:www.raleighnc.gov in the URL window.
2. Navigate to the Raleigh Reuse Web Tool
- In the top right corner of the homepage screen, select the magnifying glass icon (also known as a search tool).
- In search box that appears, type "Raleigh Reuse Tool" and then select the green "Search" button.
- Choose "Raleigh Reuse Web Tool and Mobile App" from the list.
![Screenshot of home page of the City of Raleigh website with search bar highlighted.](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2025-01/sws-homepage-search.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=TwqCWIl0)
![Screenshot of search function on raleighnc.gov showing how to search for Raleigh Reuse tool](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2025-01/sws-search-reuse-tool.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=mnJt1Niq)
3. Raleigh Reuse Waste Wizard Search
- Once you are on the Raleigh Reuse Web Tool and Mobile App page, scroll down until you see the box with the green header.
- Select the Waste Wizard icon to start a search. No address information is necessary to initiate a search with the Waste Wizard.
![Screen shot showing the wizard icon in the Raleigh Reuse Tool](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2024-08/sws-reuse-tool-directions-step4.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=qNjAWBLk)
4. Waste Wizard Dashboard
- After selecting the Wizard icon, a search box along with images of commonly searched items will appear.
![Screen shot showing commonly searched item in the Raleigh Reuse Tool](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2024-08/sws-resuse-tool-directions-step5.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=vuNIdxsA)
5. Waste Wizard Search
- If you do not see what you are looking for, begin typing your item in the search box. To demonstrate we will look up “treadmill”.
![Raleigh reuse tool screenshot of Wizard](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2024-08/raleigh-reuse-bulky-special%20instructions-step-6.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=qOBLU7S5)
6. Waste Wizard Results
- The search results will provide information about the requested item. Results will include an image of the item for reference, and instructions for donation, drop-offs, and alternative options for disposal.
- You will also find the contact information needed to initiate your Bulky Load or Special Collection pickup request.
![screenshot of raleigh reuse tool showing best options for disposal](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2024-08/raleigh-reuse-bulky-special%20instructions-step-7.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=B5rHOLd6)
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Care Center at 919-996-3245 or send an email to sws@raleighnc.gov.