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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.
Garbage Fees
The table below shows the fees for garbage collection services within the City of Raleigh.
| Type | Service | Description | Fee Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | Solid Waste Collection Fee | Weekly residential curbside garbage pick up | $12.90 per month |
| Special Load Fee | Residential curbside collection for large items | $50 per load | |
| Additional Garbage Cart | Purchase of additional 95-gallon garbage cart | $50 per cart | |
| Solid Waste Collection Fee (Tax Exempt Property) | Grandfathered non-profit, state, and county property | $14.45 per month | |
| Commercial | Solid Waste Collection Fee for CBD- 1 day | 1 day per week solid waste collection with recycling for commercial businesses | $22.15 per month |
| Solid Waste Collection Fee for CBD- 6 days | 6 day per week solid waste collection with recycling for commercial businesses | $132.90 per month | |
| Solid Waste Collection Fee for CBD- 7 days | 7 day per week solid waste collection with recycling for commercial businesses | $155.05 per month |
Recycling Fees
The table below shows the fees for recycling collection services within the City of Raleigh.
| Type | Service | Description | Fee Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | Recycling Collection Fee | Weekly residential curbside recycling pick up | $4.60 per month |
| Additional Recycling Cart | Purchase of additional 95-gallon recycling cart | $50 per cart | |
| Additional Recycling Cart | Purchase of additional 65-gallon recycling cart | $48 per cart | |
| Recycling Collection Fee (Tax Exempt Property) | Grandfathered non-profit, state, and county property | $2.60 per month | |
| Commercial | Recycling Collection Fee for CBD- 1 day | 1 day per week recycling collection for commercial businesses | $4.60 per month |
| Recycling Collection Fee for CBD- 6 days | 6 day per week recycling collection for commercial businesses | $52 per month | |
| Recycling Collection Fee for CBD- 7 days | 7 day per week recycling collection for commercial businesses | $60 per month |
Yard Waste Fees
| Type | Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Collection | Yard Waste Collection Fee - Weekly residential curbside yard waste pick up | $4.90 per month |
| Additional Yard Waste Cart | $50 per cart | |
| Yard Waste Cart Service Fee (2 cart household) | $2.00 per month | |
| Organic Compost Purchase | 1 to 11 Cubic Yards | $30 per cubic yard |
| 12 to 15 Cubic Yards | $15 per cubic yard | |
| 16 to 99 Cubic Yards | $10 per cubic yard | |
| 100 Cubic Yards and Over | $9 per cubic yard | |
| 500 Cubic Yards and Over | $8 per cubic yard | |
| 1,000 Cubic Yards and Over | $7 per cubic yard | |
| 2,500 Cubic Yards and Over | $6 per cubic yard | |
| 5,000 Cubic Yards and Over | $5 per cubic yard | |
| Organic Mulch Purchase | 1 to 11 Cubic Yards | $24 per cubic yard |
| 12 to 15 Cubic Yards | $12 per cubic yard | |
| 16 to 99 Cubic Yards | $8 per cubic yard | |
| 100 Cubic Yards and Over | $7 per cubic yard | |
| 500 Cubic Yards and Over | $7 per cubic yard | |
| 1,000 Cubic Yards and Over | $6 per cubic yard | |
| 2,500 Cubic Yards and Over | $5 per cubic yard | |
| 5,000 Cubic Yards and Over | $4 per cubic yard | |
| Yard Waste Center Tip Fee | Fees for yard waste materials brought to the City's Yard Waste Center Minimum Fees $35 / ton Residents: $6.25 / 500 pounds Commercial: $17.50 / 1000 pounds |
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.
