Transfer stationEPA / OSM listing
Handle Safe Systems Transfer Facility
Handle Safe Systems Transfer Facility is a transfer station in Asheville, NC, in Buncombe County. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. It is one of 13 drop-off sites we list in Buncombe County.
| Address | 412 Old Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC 28806 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County, NC |
| Hours | No published schedule in our data. Ask by phone. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Privately owned, fees at the scale house |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
Source: EPA facility record, last updated August 2025. We have not checked it ourselves yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Ask about the last entry time; scales often stop taking loads before closing.
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- #1 Junk Genie Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm …
- Sandy Mush Collection Center #10 Transfer station
- Marshall Collection Center #1 Transfer station
- Bone Camp Collection Center #3 Transfer station
- Mars Hill Collection Center #2 Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm … Pickup truck, van or small trailer (residents): $53.50 per ton, $10 minimumHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Madison County Solid Waste HHW LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Buncombe County
All 13 drop-off sites in Buncombe County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Handle Safe Systems Transfer Facility?
412 Old Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC 28806. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Handle Safe Systems Transfer Facility?
Handle Safe Systems Transfer Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items. This is from public data; the operator has the final word.
Is Handle Safe Systems Transfer Facility open to the public?
Privately owned, fees at the scale house, as far as our sources show.
What other transfer stations are near Handle Safe Systems Transfer Facility?
#1 Junk Genie in Woodfin (1.7 mi), Sandy Mush Collection Center #10 in Marshall (10 mi) and Marshall Collection Center #1 in Marshall (13 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Asheville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Buncombe County MSW Landfill, about 6.7 miles away.
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