Washer and Dryer Recycling in Fayetteville, NC
Washing machines and dryers are Wednesday metal pickups that must be scheduled with the city (910-433-1329). They are free within the five-item bulky limit.
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Before you go
- Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
- Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
- Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
North Carolina rules
- Washing machines and clothes dryers are white goods under North Carolina law. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-290: Definitions (solid waste management) (opens in new tab)
- A local government or its contractor may not charge a disposal fee for white goods such as washers and dryers. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab)
More North Carolina rules (5)
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (11)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville Solid Waste Division
- Bulky items include chairs, tables, toys and couches; crews collect up to five items at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal items such as bicycles, refrigerators, washing machines and dryers are collected on Wednesdays and must be scheduled by calling 910-433-1329. Checked October 26, 2026.
- There must be a single-family residential unit on the property to qualify for bulky collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Trash & Recycling (Solid Waste) (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville Solid Waste Division
- Bulky pickup is free for 5 items or less; 6 or more items up to 20 cubic yards is $100.00 per scheduled load; more than 20 cubic yards is $357.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
- N.C. General Statutes 130A-290: Definitions (solid waste management) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Washing machines and clothes dryers are white goods under North Carolina law. Checked October 26, 2026.
- N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- A local government or its contractor may not charge a disposal fee for white goods such as washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
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