Town of Weddington issued the following announcement on Dec. 2.
2023 Bulk items and rates
This is a list of bulk items Active Waste will accept and the cost of pick up. This list may be revised and updated from time to time at the discretion of Active Waste Solutions. Any items not on the list are not accepted and based on local regulations, certain items may be removed.
Individual pick-ups must be scheduled a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Call customer service at 704-626-7400 to schedule a pick-up. There is a standard service fee of $18.00 in addition to the cost per item.
Bulk pick-up service is not included in the contract with the Town and must be paid for individually.
Acceptable Bulk Waste Items:
▪ Air conditioners – Window units only not to exceed 45 lbs. -$75.00
▪ Appliances (residential stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, dryers); must be empty; refrigerators/freezers- remove doors -$125.00 per item
▪ Basketball goal (portable) – Remove concrete base & dismantle; concrete will not be collected – $85.00 per item
▪ Bed and bed frames – Dismantled $50.00 per item
▪ Bicycles $25.00 per item
▪ Carpet/floor coverings- Roll & cut no longer than 4 ft.; Up to 4- rolls accepted (max. 25-lbs each) $35.00
▪ Couches/Chairs $125.00 per item
▪ Computers $25.00 per item
▪ China cabinet hutches – Empty; tape any glass – $120.00 per item
▪ Desks/Dressers – Empty $50.00 per item
▪ Entertainment centers – Empty; tape any glass – $60.00 per item
▪ Fencing – wood only (no metal fences) Remove or flatten protruding nails; limited to 45 lbs. $35.00 for one bundle
▪ Fireplace inserts – Remove bricks (no bricks collected) $25.00 per insert
▪ Garbage cans – Tag with a note indicating to take the can $10.00 per can
▪ Glass doors, windows, table inserts – Using tape, make an X over the glass and place at curbside $40.00 per item.
▪ Grills – Remove propane tanks; 45 lbs. or less. No commercial grills. $35.00 per item
▪ Gutters – 4 ft. or less. $25 per bundle limited to 5 4-foot-long pieces
▪ Lawnmowers – Remove gasoline and battery, if applicable. $35.00 per item
▪ Linoleum – Roll & cut no longer than 4 ft.; Up to 4- rolls accepted (max. 10 lbs. each) $50.00
▪ Mattresses – can be rejected upon sight of any contamination or not accepted at all based on regulation at landfills $100.00 per mattress
▪ Patio furniture – $40.00 per item
▪ Pianos or organs – 45 lbs. or less; dismantle. $50.00 per item
▪ Play sets/swing sets- Remove concrete base and dismantle, remove or flatten nails – $125.00 per item
▪ Plumbing materials – $20 per item
▪ Plywood & paneling – No larger than 1 in. thick x 4 ft. x 4 ft. – $50.00
▪ Pool Covers – Folded; only folded covers 45 lbs. or less will be collected. $75.00
▪ Space heaters, oil, and kerosene heaters; Must be emptied -$50 per item
▪ Televisions – no consoles – weight limit 45 lbs. $50.00 per item
▪ Toys (large) $10 per toy
▪ Windows- Tape all glass – not to exceed 45 lbs. $45.00 per item
Original source can be found here.
