Every 2 weeks
bulk items beside your cart on recycling day, under 50 pounds and 5 feet
373-CITY
call two business days ahead to schedule a free appliance pickup
5
tires per year free at the county Scrap Tire and White Goods facility on Bishop Road
Every route for a grill in Greensboro, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Greensboro guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Greensboro, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Greensboro bulk trash collection: grills
Free, with a step firstThe grill goes out on bulk day without the propane tank. The tank goes to the HHW Center or an exchange.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes with City of Greensboro collection.
How to schedule: No appointment for ordinary bulk: set items beside your cart on your bulk day (every other week, the same day as recycling; look it up in GSO Collects). Appliances are collected by appointment: call 336-373-CITY (2489) at least two business days before your collection day.
Limits: Bulk items under 50 pounds and 5 feet long. Appliances by appointment with doors removed or secured.
Set-out: At the curb beside your cart by 7 a.m. on your bulk day. Appliances at the curb on the appointment date with doors removed.
Greensboro Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center: grills
FreePropane accepted.
Where: 2750 Patterson St, Greensboro, NC 27407
How it works: Free for city residents: paint, chemicals, batteries, and electronics including TVs and computers. No tires. Check hours.
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 Greensboro: 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 Greensboro: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Greensboro, North Carolina runs one of the more thoughtful municipal waste systems in the Piedmont. Bulk trash collection is included in the standard service, picked up every other week on the same day as recycling, with no separate fee or appointment for routine items. Appliances are handled separately by appointment. Glass is no longer accepted in curbside recycling and goes to drop-off bins. The Recycle Right contamination program is strict: three contamination tags within six months results in cart removal. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Greensboro residents.
The Greensboro rule for grills: The grill goes out on bulk day without the propane tank. The tank goes to the HHW Center or an exchange.
Program basics: Bulk items under 50 pounds and 5 feet long. Appliances by appointment with doors removed or secured. At the curb beside your cart by 7 a.m. on your bulk day. Appliances at the curb on the appointment date with doors removed.
What the city will not take: Tires (Guilford County Scrap Tire and White Goods facility, 5 free a year), electronics (banned from North Carolina landfills; HHW Collection Center takes them free), construction debris, and hazardous waste.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Greensboro Solid Waste and Recycling FAQs, City of Greensboro: White Street Landfill accepted materials, Guilford County Solid Waste Services Guide (Greensboro collection and Bishop Road facility). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Greensboro. The Greensboro Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is the right destination for items that can’t go in any cart or bulk pickup.
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 Greensboro households that need same-week or in-home pickup, crew labor, or items the city won’t take, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greensboro area 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 Greensboro with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Greensboro proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Greensboro 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 Greensboro: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Greensboro pick up grills for free?
The grill on bulk day. The tank to the HHW Center or an exchange.
How much does paid grill removal cost in Greensboro?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single grill pickup in Greensboro starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Greensboro households that need same-week or in-home pickup, crew labor, or items the city won’t take, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greensboro area 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 Greensboro page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Greensboro guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
