Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Catawba County, NC
In Catawba County, NC you can take waste to 10 sites we know of (2 landfills, 5 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 4 hazardous waste drop-offs). The largest city in the county is Hickory. For 5 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (2)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (5)Yard waste & compost (2)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (1)
County rules
- Residents can bring up to five tires per year free of charge to the county landfill. Tires must be off the rims and clean of mud and water. Source
- Free permanent drop-off for latex and oil-based paint, electronics and household batteries at Blackburn Landfill during regular hours. Free one-day household hazardous waste events are held for Catawba County residents, usually in spring and fall. Source
Upcoming collection days
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 09:00-13:00: Household hazardous waste and electronics collection (free for Catawba County residents), L.P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory Source
Landfills in Catawba County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm … Municipal solid waste (household items and furniture), per ton: $41.09Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hickory, City of Transfer Station Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Catawba County
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 10 am to 6 pm Household garbage, per bag: $2.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteMattresses
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 am to 6 pm Household garbage, per bag: $2.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Wed-Sun: 10 am to 6 pm Household garbage, per bag: $2.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteMattresses
- Hours: Thu-Sun: 10 am to 6 pm Household garbage, per bag: $2.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsMattresses
- Gds Recycling Services - Conover MRF Transfer station
Yard waste & compost in Catawba County
- City of Hickory Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Regional Compost Management Facility (Catawba) Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Catawba County
- L Gordon Iron & Company - Hickory Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Catawba County?
Bethany Church Road Convenience Center (Newton), Blackburn Convenience Center (Rocky Ford Road) (Newton), Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility (Newton) and Oxford Convenience Center (Catawba) and 3 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Catawba County?
We list 2 active landfills in Catawba County: Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility and Hickory, City of Transfer Station.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Catawba County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Bethany Church Road Convenience Center, Blackburn Convenience Center (Rocky Ford Road) and Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility.
How much does the dump cost in Catawba County?
Bethany Church Road Convenience Center: household garbage, per bag $2.00; Blackburn Convenience Center (Rocky Ford Road): household garbage, per bag $2.00; Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility: municipal solid waste (household items and furniture), per ton $41.09. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Catawba County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Catawba County below.
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