Holiday Schedule/Closings (PDF) ; New Year’s Day Monday, January 1 Landfill and Recycling Centers ; Good Friday Friday, March 29 Landfill and Recycling Centers
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Gaston County Trash Dump Hours: Everything You Need to Know
Are you a resident of Gaston County, NC, looking for information on trash dump hours? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential details you need to know about waste disposal in the county.
Landfill Hours and Location
The Gaston County Landfill is located at:
3155 Philadelphia Church Road
Dallas, NC 28034
The landfill is open to the public during the following hours:
- Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Fees and Disposal Information
The landfill accepts a variety of waste materials, including:
- Commercial Solid Waste
- Yard Waste
- Mixed Wood Pallets
- Construction/Demolition Debris
- Special Waste
Fees for disposal vary depending on the type of waste and the quantity. Please refer to the Landfill Rates page for more information.
Residential Garbage Disposal
Residential garbage disposal in Gaston County is managed through a Pay as You Throw program. This means that you pay for disposal based on the amount of garbage you throw away.
You can avoid paying for disposal by separating your recyclables from your garbage. A 12-inch stack of newspapers or 1 bag of recyclables equal in size to your garbage bag will receive a $2 credit for each bag of recycled materials towards the disposal of bagged garbage. Credit is limited to $8 per trip.
Residential garbage can be taken to any of the county’s Recycling Centers except for Farmers Market or Duke Street.
Garbcard Vendors
To dispose of residential garbage at the recycling centers, you will need a Garbcard. Garbcards can be purchased from the following vendors:
- Ingles
- Food Lion
- Walmart
- Lowe’s
- Home Depot
- Ace Hardware
- Tractor Supply Co.
Holiday Schedule
The Gaston County Landfill and Recycling Centers will be closed on the following dates in 2024:
- New Year’s Day (Monday, January 1)
- Good Friday (Friday, March 29)
- Easter Sunday (Sunday, March 31)
- Memorial Day (Monday, May 27)
- Independence Day (Thursday, July 4)
- Labor Day (Monday, September 2)
- Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28)
- Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24)
- Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25)
Contact Information
For more information about waste disposal in Gaston County, please contact the Solid Waste Department at 704-922-0267.
Holiday Schedule/Closings (PDF) ; New Year’s Day Monday, January 1 Landfill and Recycling Centers ; Good Friday Friday, March 29 Landfill and Recycling Centers
Residential Garbage Disposal