Junk removal costs in Greensboro

Appliances skip the regular bulk pile in Greensboro. The City of Greensboro collects bulk items every other week, on the same rotation as recyclables. For an appliance, though, you call 373-CITY to set up a collection.

Or take it to the county yourself. Guilford County's Scrap Tire & White Goods Collection Facility on Bishop Road takes stoves, washers, dryers, fridges, freezers, water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces, dishwashers, microwaves and range hoods. Drain every fluid from a lawn mower, and leave the fuel canister off a grill. It's open weekdays from 8 to 4, with no appointment, and staff help you unload. Get there at least 30 minutes before closing. You can also bring five tires a fiscal year before a per-tire charge starts.

For a bigger cleanout, the county's guide lists two drop-off sites under the city. The Solid Waste Transfer Station on Burnt Poplar Road takes household garbage. The White Street Landfill takes construction debris and yard waste, and it's one of four construction and demolition facilities open to county residents. Concrete, brick, block, rock and stumps can go to a land clearing and inert debris landfill instead, but those won't take lumber or anything painted or sealed.

Paint and electronics go to the household hazardous waste center that Ecoflo and Republic Services run on Patterson Street.

Whatever's left, don't burn it. In Guilford County, it's against the law to burn anything but natural vegetation, and that includes lumber and pallets.