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bulky items per week, by request at durhamnc.gov/855 or 919-560-1200
6 a.m.
out at the curb on your scheduled day
Free
electronics, appliances, and up to 5 tires at the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center
Every route for a grill in Durham, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Durham guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Durham, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Durham bulky item collection by request: grills
Free, with a step firstThe grill is a bulky item by request; propane tanks are prohibited curbside and go to the center's HHW area or an exchange.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes and city-served townhome communities with City of Durham garbage collection.
How to schedule: Bulky items are picked up by request only: schedule online at durhamnc.gov/855, through the Durham Rollout app, or by calling Durham One Call at 919-560-1200. Free for ordinary household bulky items, up to 3 per weekly collection, out with your garbage by 6 a.m.
Limits: 3 bulky items per weekly collection. No alley collection; the truck's mechanical arm needs clear access at the curb.
Set-out: At the curb by 6 a.m. on your scheduled day, 3 feet from carts and obstacles, on a street the trucks can navigate.
Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center: grills
FreeHHW accepted.
Where: 2115 E. Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27704, 919-560-1200
How it works: Residents pay $5 per passenger car or $15 per van or SUV for a trash load. Free: electronics, white goods, scrap metal, cardboard, textiles, and up to 5 tires. Fluids must be drained from lawn equipment.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Durham: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering grills, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Durham: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Durham, North Carolina (#71 nationally) is part of the Research Triangle and operates one of the more efficient bulky item programs among comparable cities. One collection per week of up to 3 bulky items is free of charge, scheduled by request via Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200. Items beyond 3 incur charges. Yard waste customers get an additional 2 free bulky brush pickups per year. Yard waste switched to a biweekly Blue Week / Red Week schedule starting August 2025 (collected the same week as your biweekly recycling). Items containing Freon must have a certification tag from a licensed technician. The City operates a Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, Yard Waste Facility, and Household Hazardous Waste Center for residents. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Durham residents.
The Durham rule for grills: The grill is a bulky item by request; propane tanks are prohibited curbside and go to the center's HHW area or an exchange.
Program basics: 3 bulky items per weekly collection. No alley collection; the truck's mechanical arm needs clear access at the curb. At the curb by 6 a.m. on your scheduled day, 3 feet from carts and obstacles, on a street the trucks can navigate.
What the city will not take: Building materials, car parts, construction debris, dirt, electronics and TVs, glass and mirrors, loose leaves, propane tanks, tires, tree stumps, and wood or lumber. All of those go to the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center on East Club Boulevard.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Durham Solid Waste Management: Bulky Services (by request only), City of Durham: Disposal and Drop-Off Facilities (Waste Disposal and Recycling Center fees), City of Durham: Bulky Item Curbside Collection FAQ. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Durham. Durham’s dedicated Household Hazardous Waste Center handles items that can’t go in any cart. Free for Durham residents.
Why grills are different from ordinary bulk. The propane tank is the entire problem. Even an 'empty' 20-pound tank holds residual gas under pressure and can rupture in a compactor. Trash and bulk crews are trained to refuse grills with tanks attached, and a tank left on the grill is the main reason grills get skipped.
Three mistakes that get grills left at the curb:
Paid options are mostly for built-in grills and heavy ceramic kamado cookers.
Self-haul to a scrap yard or transfer station
Free to $20A cart grill fits in an SUV with the lid off and legs folded. Scrap yards take it free; transfer stations charge a small bulky fee. Take the tank to a separate drop-off.
Ceramic kamado grills have no scrap value and go to a transfer station; the steel bands and cart are scrap.
LoadUp paid grill pickup
$80+For Durham households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (construction debris, hazmat), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Triangle for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your grill. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book grill pickup in Durham with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Durham proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Durham junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national grill disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Durham: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Durham pick up grills for free?
The grill after scheduling. The tank to the center’s HHW area or an exchange.
How much does paid grill removal cost in Durham?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single grill pickup in Durham starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Durham households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (construction debris, hazmat), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Triangle for upfront-priced pickup.
Can I put a gas grill out with bulk trash?
Yes in most cities, once the propane tank is removed. Some cities also ask for the grill to be clean of grease. Check your city’s rule in the directory below.
What do I do with the propane tank?
Take it to a tank exchange cage (trade for a full one), a propane dealer or hardware store that accepts old tanks, or a household hazardous waste facility. Never put it in the trash or at the curb, even if it feels empty.
Will a scrap yard take a grill?
Yes, free, and stainless grills often pay. The tank must be off; most yards refuse tanks unless the valve has been removed, and many refuse them entirely.
Can I donate a used grill?
Working gas grills that are cleaned are accepted by some ReStores and move instantly on free listings in spring and summer. Thrift stores generally do not accept grills. Include the regulator and hose, not the tank.
Is this Durham page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Durham guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
