Brunswick County Free Dump Week: 2025 and 2026 Free Cleanup Week Dates

What Free Cleanup Week is

According to Brunswick County's Free Cleanup Week page, the county's Solid Waste and Recycling Division holds two Free Cleanup Week events a year, typically the third full week of April and of September. During those weeks, Brunswick County property owners and residents can drop off all materials except regular household trash and hazardous waste at the county landfill for free.

Past and upcoming dates

• Spring 2025: April 21–26, 2025 (county notice)
• Fall 2025: September 22–27, 2025 (county notice)
• Spring 2026: April 20–25, 2026 (county calendar)
• Fall 2026: September 21–26, 2026 (county calendar)

The fall 2026 week has already ended. As of October 3, 2026, we haven't found an announcement for the spring 2027 dates. Going by the county's usual pattern, expect them around the third full week of April 2027. Wait for the county's official notice before you plan a trip, though.

Location and hours

Brunswick County Landfill, 172 Landfill Road NE, Bolivia, NC 28422. The county lists hours as Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions go to Brunswick County Operation Services at 910-253-2520.

What's accepted, and what's not

The county FAQ lists what residents can drop off free during the week, including brown goods (large items such as old furniture and mattresses), clean concrete, brick and soil, and yard debris such as leaves, branches, grass and untreated wood. Each item has to go in its designated area. Local coverage of the 2025 and 2026 events also mentioned metal, tires, electronics, latex paint and used oil.

Not included: regular household trash and hazardous waste. Businesses and commercial vehicles pay normal tipping fees.

Rules to know

• Proof of Brunswick County property ownership or residency is required. The county FAQ lists which documents count, and they must show your name and a Brunswick County address.
• Sort your load so each material can go in its own area.
• Expect busier days near the end of the week, and leave time for lines.

The rest of the year

The county says it accepts various items at the landfill year-round at no charge to residents and property owners. Check its Accepted Items and Tipping Fees page for the current list. Bagged household trash goes to the county's convenience centers, which are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and have charged per bag. For a rough idea of regular landfill costs elsewhere, see our dump fee calculator.

Brunswick County Free Dump Week FAQ

When is Brunswick County free dump week?

Free Cleanup Week usually falls in the third full week of April and of September. The most recent one was September 21–26, 2026. The spring 2027 dates hadn't been announced as of October 3, 2026.

When was free dump week in Brunswick County in 2025?

The county held Free Cleanup Week April 21–26, 2025, and September 22–27, 2025, at the landfill in Bolivia.

Where is the Brunswick County landfill?

172 Landfill Road NE, Bolivia, NC 28422.

Can I bring household trash during free dump week?

No. Regular household trash and hazardous waste are excluded.

Who can use Brunswick County Free Cleanup Week?

Brunswick County residents and property owners with proof of residency or ownership. Businesses and commercial vehicles pay regular fees.

The bottom line

Brunswick County's free dump week runs twice a year at the Bolivia landfill, usually in April and September. Bring proof of residency, sort your load, and leave household trash and hazardous waste at home. Watch the county's site for the spring 2027 dates, and use the Brunswick County listings for drop-offs the rest of the year.