Rhodhiss Dump Hours

Rhodhiss Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide to Waste Disposal in Burke County

Introduction

If you’re a resident of Burke County, North Carolina, and need to dispose of waste responsibly, understanding the hours and regulations of the local dump is crucial. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the Rhodhiss Dump, including its hours of operation, accepted items, and important guidelines.

Rhodhiss Dump Hours

The Rhodhiss Dump, officially known as the 8827 Rhodhiss Road Convenience Site, operates on the following schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: Closed
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

Accepted Items

The Rhodhiss Dump accepts a wide range of waste materials, including:

• Aluminum (beverage cans, rinsed; clean aluminum pie plates and food containers)
• Plastics #1 and #2 only (rinsed, lids can stay on bottles)
• Cardboard (corrugated only, remove debris and flatten all boxes)
• Mixed paper (newspaper, junk mail, magazines, office paper, phone books, uncoated cardboard boxes)
• Glass bottles (clear, brown, green, and blue, metal lids can stay on)
• Metal (food and drink cans, lawn mowers, metal lamps, toasters, clothes dryers, microwave ovens)
• Batteries (lead acid batteries only, e.g., car batteries, lawnmower batteries, motorcycle batteries)
• Electronics (TVs, computers and peripherals, copiers and fax machines, stereos, radios, tape and CD players, phones, gaming consoles)
• Motor oil & oil filters (5-gallon limit)
• “Rough box” items (furniture, pieces of wood (up to 6″), mixed-material items, outdoor plastic playground equipment)

Items Not Accepted

The Rhodhiss Dump does not accept the following items:

• Commercially generated, hauled, or transported waste
• Building materials, construction, demolition, or remodeling debris more than one (1) cubic yard
• Large loads of any type of waste (must be taken to the landfill)
• Construction debris greater than one (1) cubic yard
• Paint in liquid form
• Plastic bags/film
• CFLs and rechargeable household batteries
• Asbestos
• Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches)
• Tires
• Shingles/roofing materials
• Wooden pallets
• Items containing mercury

Additional Information

• Commercial waste and large loads of household waste are not accepted at the Rhodhiss Dump.
• Loads larger than one (1) cubic yard must go to the John’s River Waste Management Facility (Landfill).
• A full pickup truck bed is acceptable if the load does not rise much above its sides.
• Site attendants reserve the right to refer certain loads to the landfill.

Conclusion

The Rhodhiss Dump is a convenient and accessible waste disposal facility for Burke County residents. By understanding the hours of operation, accepted items, and guidelines, you can ensure responsible waste management and contribute to the cleanliness of your community.

Related Resources

• Burke County Landfill and Convenience Centers
• Burke County Recycle Brochure