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The Solid Waste Services Department provides safe and efficient garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection and disposal services across the city, including specialized services in the Central Business District and at special events. Solid Waste Fees are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that costs align with expense incurred from providing the various services to the community.
Residential Curbside Services
| Residential Service | Fee | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste Collection Fee | $13.70 | per month |
| Recycling Collection Fee | $4.80 | per month |
| Yard Waste Collection Fee | $5.60 | per month |
| Yard Waste Collection Fee - additional cart | $2.00 | per month |
| Special Load Fee | $70.00 | per load |
Collection Carts
Carts are the property of the City and should not be removed from the address they were given to unless returned to the City.
| Residential Service | Fee | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 95 gal Garbage cart | $55.00 | per cart (two cart max per property) |
| 65 gal Garbage cart | $50.00 | per cart |
| 95 gal Recycling cart | $55.00 | per cart (two cart max per property) |
| 65 gal Recycling cart | $50.00 | per cart |
| 95 gal Yard Waste cart | $55.00 | per cart (two cart max per property) |
Cental Business District Services
| Service | Fee | Unit of Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste Collection Fee (CBD) - 1 day | $24.10 | per month | 1 day solid waste collection w/ recycling |
| Solid Waste Collection Fee (CBD) - 6 day | $144.60 | per month | 6 day solid waste collection w/ recycling |
| Solid Waste Collection Fee (CBD) - 7 day | $168.70 | per month | 7 day solid waste collection w/ recycling |
| Recycling Collection Fee (CBD) - 1 day | $4.80 | per month | 1 day recycle only |
| Recycling Collection Fee (CBD) - 6 day | $57.60 | per month | 6 day recycle only |
| Recycling Collection Fee (CBD) - 7 day | $67.20 | per month | 7 day recycle only |
Fines and Penalties
Part 7 of the Raleigh City Code governs the placement of garbage or recycling containers and yard waste for collection have been established to protect the appearance of neighborhoods and keep the streets free of obstacles for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Garbage or recycling containers or yard waste placed too early or still on the curb after 7 p.m. on the day after your assigned collection day may incur a $50 citation for violation of the Solid Waste Code.
Violations of any provision contained within Part 7 of the Raleigh City Code may result in the following enforcement actions:
| Violation | Fine/Penalty Amount |
|---|---|
| Garbage/Yard Waste First Violation | Initial Warning Letter |
| Garbage/Yard Waste Second Violation | $100 Administrative Fee |
| Garbage/Yard Waste Third Violation in a 12-Month Period | $100 Administrative Fee. $250 Civil Penalty for each 24 hour period the violation exists. |
| Recycling Waste Violation* | $150 Administrative Fee per violation. $250 Civil Penalty per violation. |
*The placement of items banned from landfills as noted in North Carolina General Statute 130A-309.10(e) in garbage or recycling carts is subject to the enforcement actions in the above table. To appeal a citation, contact Solid Waste Services at tel:919-996-3245.
Yard Waste Center Fees
You can buy dyed, leaf, and organic mulch products as well as compost at the City of Raleigh's Yard Waste Center, which is located at 900 N. New Hope Road. Detailed pricing information based on volume is provided below.
Please note, Yard Waste Center personnel cannot assist customers with delivery services for products purchased.
Organic Compost
| Materials | load volume | Fee | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Compost | 1 to 11 Cubic Yards | $30.00 | per cubic yard |
| 12 to 15 Cubic Yards | $15.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 16 to 99 Cubic Yards | $10.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 100 Cubic Yards and over | $9.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 500 Cubic Yards and over | $8.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 1,000 Cubic Yards and over | $7.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 2,500 Cubic Yards and over | $6.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 5,000 Cubic Yards and over | $5.00 | per cubic yard |
Organic Mulch
| Materials | load volume | Fee | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Mulch | 1 to 11 Cubic Yards | $24.00 | per cubic yard |
| 12 to 15 Cubic Yards | $12.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 16 to 99 Cubic Yards | $8.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 100 Cubic Yards and over | $7.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 500 Cubic Yards and over | $7.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 1,000 Cubic Yards and over | $6.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 2,500 Cubic Yards and over | $5.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 5,000 Cubic Yards and over | $4.00 | per cubic yard |
Leaf Mulch
| Materials | load volume | Fee | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Mulch | 1 to 11 Cubic Yards | $20.00 | per cubic yard |
| 12 to 15 Cubic Yards | $10.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 16 to 99 Cubic Yards | $7.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 100 Cubic Yards and over | $6.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 500 Cubic Yards and over | $5.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 1,000 Cubic Yards and over | $4.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 2,500 Cubic Yards and over | $3.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 5,000 Cubic Yards and over | $2.00 | per cubic yard |
Dyed Mulch
| Materials | load volume | Fee | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Mulch | 1 to 11 Cubic Yards | $30.00 | per cubic yard |
| 12 to 15 Cubic Yards | $15.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 16 to 99 Cubic Yards | $10.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 100 Cubic Yards and over | $9.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 500 Cubic Yards and over | $8.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 1,000 Cubic Yards and over | $7.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 2,500 Cubic Yards and over | $6.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 5,000 Cubic Yards and over | $5.00 | per cubic yard |
Blended Topsoil 1:1 and 3:1
| Materials | load volume | Fee | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Mulch | 1 to 11 Cubic Yards | $30.00 | per cubic yard |
| 12 to 15 Cubic Yards | $15.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 16 to 99 Cubic Yards | $12.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 100 Cubic Yards and over | $10.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 500 Cubic Yards and over | $9.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 1,000 Cubic Yards and over | $8.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 2,500 Cubic Yards and over | $7.00 | per cubic yard | |
| 5,000 Cubic Yards and over | $6.00 | per cubic yard |
