Bulk Waste

Public Works will provide bulk trash pick-up (larger items or appliances), and collect other uncommon household trash items for a fee. The base fee is $25.00 per collection. Call 828-438-5248 to schedule a bulk waste pickup.

Burke County charges for the disposal of bulk items in the County landfill. The County also bans the disposal of white goods (appliances) and cardboard. Burke County accepts white goods for recycling. These fees and bans are to encourage recycling and discourage disposal. This is one of the reasons the City of Morganton charges a $25.00 fee for the collection of these items.