Dumpmapper

North Carolina Dumps, Landfills & Transfer Stations

  • 182 listings
  • 53 dumps & landfills
  • 55 transfer stations
  • 3 hazardous waste
  • 69 recycling & drop-offs
  • 2 yard waste, compost & tires
  • 32 with posted hours

Dumpmapper has 182 listings in North Carolina, spread across 63 of its 100 counties. That includes 53 landfills, 55 transfer stations, 3 hazardous-waste drop-offs, 63 recycling centers, 1 yard waste site, 1 tire site, 1 electronics recycler, and 5 battery drop-offs.

The places with the most listings are Wake County (20), Madison County (10), Mecklenburg County (8), Johnston County (7), and Cumberland County (6).

For recycling and problem materials, the map currently shows 1 paint, 12 battery, 8 hazardous waste, oil or bulb, and 11 electronics drop-off listings statewide. Public data is thin on these, so also check county programs and the official locators linked below.

Listings aren't verified yet. Hours, fees and resident rules change, so check with the site before you go. We show a phone number or website when a source lists one.

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North Carolina counties with listings 63

Counties with no listings yet 37

These pages point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Alexander County · Alleghany County · Beaufort County · Bladen County · Camden County · Carteret County · Caswell County · Chowan County · Clay County · Columbus County · Davie County · Duplin County · Franklin County · Gates County · Greene County · Halifax County · Hertford County · Hoke County · Hyde County · Jones County · Lenoir County · Martin County · Mitchell County · Nash County · Northampton County · Pamlico County · Pasquotank County · Perquimans County · Polk County · Richmond County · Rutherford County · Scotland County · Swain County · Tyrrell County · Warren County · Washington County · Yadkin County

Largest cities in North Carolina

The nearest listed sites to each city center, by straight-line distance. Road distance is longer.

Recycling & hazardous waste in North Carolina

Statewide, the map lists 72 recycling centers, 1 paint drop-off, 12 battery drop-offs, 8 hazardous waste, oil or bulb drop-offs, and 11 electronics drop-offs. Some places count toward more than one of these. Open the map with only these types switched on.

For paint, try the PaintCare drop-off site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program). For rechargeable and single-use batteries, try the Call2Recycle locator, now run as The Battery Network.

Old paint · Batteries · Household hazardous waste · Electronics · Motor oil & filters · Fluorescent bulbs · Propane & pool chemicals

North Carolina dump FAQ

How many landfills are in North Carolina?

Dumpmapper lists 53 landfills in North Carolina, in 42 of its 100 counties, plus 55 transfer stations, where you can usually drop off trash and bulky loads. The list comes from OpenStreetMap and the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, so it can miss sites, especially private or construction-debris landfills.

Where can I take household hazardous waste in North Carolina?

We list 8 places in North Carolina that take household hazardous waste, motor oil or fluorescent bulbs, including Patterson Street Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Greensboro), Recycling Center (Coinjock), and Sold Waste and Recycling Drop Off Facility (Moyock). Many counties also hold collection days a few times a year instead of running a permanent site, so check with your county's solid waste or public works office too.

Do dumps in North Carolina charge a fee?

Many do, and each site sets its own prices. Charges often depend on weight, load size or the type of item, and tires, mattresses and appliances commonly cost extra. In our North Carolina data, 3 listings are tagged in OpenStreetMap as charging a fee and 3 listings as free; the rest don't say. We don't publish prices we can't verify, so ask the site before you go. The dump cost calculator can help you estimate a load.

Can I use a dump in North Carolina if I'm not a resident?

It depends on the site. Some city- and county-run sites serve residents only or charge non-residents more, while many privately run landfills and transfer stations take anyone who pays. Check the site's rules before you go, and bring an ID or a utility bill in case they ask for proof of address.

How do I find the phone number or hours for a dump in North Carolina?

48 of the 182 listings in North Carolina have a phone number or website in our sources. We show it on the map popup, the county page and the listing page, and you can tap a phone number to call. For listings without one, use the Find phone & hours link: it opens a web search for the site's name and town. If you find the phone number or hours, send them to us and we'll add them after checking.

Which counties in North Carolina have the most dump and drop-off listings?

Wake County (20), Madison County (10), and Mecklenburg County (8) have the most listings. 63 of North Carolina's 100 counties have at least one listing; the pages for the rest point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Where can I recycle paint and batteries in North Carolina?

Dumpmapper lists 1 paint drop-off and 12 battery drop-offs in North Carolina. Public data on these is thin, so also try the PaintCare site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program) and the Call2Recycle battery locator. Our paint and battery guides cover the basics.

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