Rutherford County NC Trash Dump: Hours, Fees, and What’s Accepted

Are you a resident of Rutherford County, North Carolina, looking for information on trash disposal? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the details you need to know about the Rutherford County Landfill, including its hours of operation, fees, and a list of accepted materials.

Landfill Hours

The Rutherford County Landfill is open to the public during the following hours:

• Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

The landfill is closed on Sundays and the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Fees

The fees for using the Rutherford County Landfill vary depending on the type of waste you are disposing of. Here is a breakdown of the fees:

• Municipal Solid Waste (MSW): $74.00 per ton
• Construction/Demolition Debris: $63.00 per ton
• Brush and Limbs: $40.00 per ton
• Metal: $45.00 per ton
• Fluorescent Lightbulbs/Mercury-Containing Products: Free to the public. Businesses, schools, and churches will pay $0.08 cents per foot.
• Tires:
  • Car (passenger) size: $3 each
  • Motorcycle size: $3 each
  • Truck (transfer) size: $10 each
  • Tractor size: $20 each
  • Mower: $1 each
• Electronics:
  • Cathode ray tube (CRT) Televisions or computer monitors: $15
  • Flat Televisions, or Flat computer monitors, printers, and components: $5

Note: If electronics are stripped, the regular household rate will apply ($64.00 per ton).

Accepted Materials

The Rutherford County Landfill accepts a wide range of materials, including:

• Household garbage
• Furniture
• Construction and demolition debris
• Brush and limbs
• Metal
• Fluorescent lightbulbs
• Mercury-containing products
• Tires
• Electronics

Please note: The landfill does not accept the following materials:

• Liquids
• Hazardous waste
• Insecticides
• Chemicals
• Stumps
• Sludge

Additional Information

• Convenience Centers: There are 10 convenience centers located around Rutherford County. These centers accept household garbage, furniture, metal, motor oil, cooking oil (except Hollis), batteries, aluminum cans, glass, plastic, cardboard, newspaper, and other clean recyclables.
• Electronics Recycling: Rutherford County residents can recycle electronics free of charge at the landfill. Non-residential units will pay the current fee.
• Swap Shop Sheds: Several convenience centers have swap shop sheds where you can donate items that are still in good condition.

For more information about the Rutherford County Landfill, please visit the official website or call (828) 287-6125.