Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
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Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.
Gone as soon as today.
Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
In the loop until it’s gone.
Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Made for your place
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
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Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
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Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection Murphy does not provide town bulk pickup. Cherokee County defines furniture as bulky waste and directs bulk waste to the County landfill or another lawful route. From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
City collection The Town provides no bulk pickup. The County landfill publishes broad acceptance but does not name mattresses or a wrapping rule, so exact acceptance and preparation require a call. Call 828-837-2621 to confirm that the mattress uses the resident other-waste rate and ask whether preparation changes the charge.
City collection Murphy excludes appliances from town bulk pickup. Cherokee County sends white goods to the landfill and the current facility page lists resident appliances at no charge. No charge. Resident appliances from an eligible Cherokee County user with approved County identification; call first for the exact appliance and designated area.
City collection Murphy does not provide town bulk pickup. Cherokee County directs bulky waste and white goods to its landfill or another lawful route. From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Murphy town garbage serves addresses inside town limits and does not include bulk pickup. Item routes split between the annual town yard collection, Cherokee County Landfill and a verified private yard hauler. Confirm the exact address and item before set-out or travel.
Murphy does not provide town bulk pickup. Cherokee County defines furniture as bulky waste and directs bulk waste to the County landfill or another lawful route.
City cost & eligibility
From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
When & how
Self-haul during landfill hours after confirming the exact item and County access. The Town publishes no furniture pickup schedule.
Get it ready
Secure furniture with rope or tie-downs so it cannot spill. Bring approved County identification and follow the attendant to the designated area.
The Town provides no bulk pickup. The County landfill publishes broad acceptance but does not name mattresses or a wrapping rule, so exact acceptance and preparation require a call.
City cost & eligibility
Call 828-837-2621 to confirm that the mattress uses the resident other-waste rate and ask whether preparation changes the charge.
When & how
Call the County before loading, then use current landfill hours if accepted.
Get it ready
Ask whether wrapping is required. Secure the mattress during transport and bring approved County identification.
Murphy excludes appliances from town bulk pickup. Cherokee County sends white goods to the landfill and the current facility page lists resident appliances at no charge.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Resident appliances from an eligible Cherokee County user with approved County identification; call first for the exact appliance and designated area.
When & how
Use current landfill hours after confirming the appliance at 828-837-2621.
Get it ready
Secure the appliance for transport. Ask the County for the designated white-goods area and any door or refrigerant instruction before travel.
Murphy does not provide town bulk pickup. Cherokee County directs bulky waste and white goods to its landfill or another lawful route.
City cost & eligibility
From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
When & how
The Town publishes no bulky collection. Confirm the exact item with the County and self-haul during landfill hours if accepted.
Get it ready
List the load before travel. Secure bulky items with rope or tie-downs and bring approved County identification.
Eligible Murphy residences receive one town yard collection each year. Leaves, grass and small branches must be bagged or containerized; the County landfill is the self-haul alternative.
City cost & eligibility
The Town code does not publish a separate annual-route charge. County self-haul uses the published resident other-waste rate.
When & how
Call Town Public Works at 828-837-2510 for the annual date. County self-haul uses published landfill hours.
Get it ready
Bag or containerize town-route material; loose debris is not collected. For self-haul, secure the load and follow staff sorting directions.
Small branches may use the annual town route when bagged or containerized. Cherokee County sends brush to the landfill; WNC Tree Works quotes Murphy hauling for trees and brush.
City cost & eligibility
From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
When & how
Confirm the annual Town date, self-haul during landfill hours, or request a private quote.
Get it ready
Bag or containerize small branches for the Town. Secure self-haul loads and describe branch size and volume to a private hauler.
Large or contractor-generated vegetative debris is not established for the annual town route. County business terms or a quoted private haul apply.
City cost & eligibility
County business waste is 4 dollars per 100 pounds with a 20-dollar minimum. WNC Tree Works publishes a quote path without a fixed price.
When & how
Confirm the exact County destination and property of origin, or request the private hauling quote before work begins.
Get it ready
Separate vegetative material from demolition debris, hazardous material and liquids. Commercial haulers must identify the Cherokee County source property.
Town waste must be bagged inside the cart with the lid closed. Furniture, appliances, construction debris and overflow beside the cart are not collected. Place the cart after 6 p.m. the day before collection and remove it by 11 p.m. on collection day without blocking sidewalks, drains or traffic.
The Town publishes one yard collection per residence each year but not the date. Bag or containerize grass, leaves and small branches; loose debris is not collected. Call 828-837-2510 before setting material out.
Bring an approved access card or a North Carolina driver license with a Cherokee County address. Cover the load against spillage; bulky waste, white goods, lumber, pallets and crates may instead be secured with rope or tie-downs. Follow staff directions to the correct material area.
Apartments, HOAs and private roads need property permission
The reviewed sources do not publish one Murphy rule for apartment doors, gated properties, private roads or HOA common areas. Confirm property permission and an accessible handoff point before moving material from the unit.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Town of Murphy, Cherokee County and verified local providers
Cherokee County Landfill yard self-haul
Cherokee County leaves, grass, limbs, trimmings and brush under the County access and sorting rules.
Cost & conditions
From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
Arrange it
Bring approved County identification, secure the load and arrive during current landfill hours. Follow staff directions to the yard or brush area.
Stumps are not classified as yard waste. Waste from outside Cherokee County requires the Solid Waste Director’s approval. Hazardous waste and liquids are excluded.
Cherokee County Landfill is the verified self-haul facility. Bring an approved access card or a North Carolina driver license with a Cherokee County address, secure the load, weigh in and out where required, and follow staff sorting directions. Resident appliances and bagged household trash are listed at no charge; other resident waste starts at 4 dollars, while electronics, mattresses, metal and stumps should be confirmed before travel. Solid Waste Department routesSolid Waste Landfill facility and ratesSolid Waste Ordinance
County solid-waste facility
Cherokee County Solid Waste Landfill
10160 US 19, Marble, NC 28905
Cherokee County bulky waste, white goods, electronics under staff direction, brush and yard waste, with separated material directed to designated areas.
Bring an approved access card or North Carolina driver license with a Cherokee County address. Waste from outside the County needs approval. Hazardous waste and liquids are excluded. Stumps are not yard waste; call for their designated route. Secure the load and follow staff sorting instructions.
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas; noon closing on other County-observed holidays.
From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
Where can a Murphy resident take a couch or other furniture?+
Murphy does not provide town bulk pickup. Cherokee County defines furniture as bulky waste and directs it to the County landfill or another lawful route. Eligible resident loads use the published 4-dollar minimum and weight rate. Bring County identification and secure the load.Official guidance
What is the local route for a mattress in Murphy?+
The Town does not offer bulk pickup. The County landfill says it accepts all waste except hazardous waste and liquids but does not name mattresses or a wrapping rule. Call 828-837-2621 to confirm acceptance, preparation and the applicable gate category before loading it.Official guidance
How should a Murphy resident dispose of an appliance?+
Murphy excludes appliances from town bulk pickup. Cherokee County directs white goods to the landfill and lists resident appliances at no charge. Call 828-837-2621 for the designated area and any refrigerant or door instruction before travel.Official guidance
Where do televisions and computer equipment go near Murphy?+
Cherokee County directs listed electronics to the landfill under staff direction. The reviewed pages do not publish a device charge or preparation rule. Call 828-837-2621 with the exact device, remove personal data where applicable and follow the directed drop-off area.Official guidance
How does a Murphy resident handle a mixed bulky load?+
Do not put it beside a town cart because Murphy does not provide bulk pickup. Cherokee County directs bulk waste to the landfill or another lawful route. Call 828-837-2621 with every item, confirm sorting and price, secure the load and bring County identification.Official guidance
When and how does Murphy collect leaves and grass?+
The Town code provides one yard collection per eligible residence each year but does not publish the date, volume cap or separate charge. Grass and leaves must be bagged or containerized; loose debris is not collected. Call 828-837-2510 before set-out.Official guidance
