LandfillVerified October 2026

Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility

Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility is a landfill in Newton, NC, in Catawba County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics. We list 9 other drop-off sites in Catawba County. It handled about 246,844 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).

Address	4017 Rocky Ford Road, Newton, NC 28658 Directions
County	Catawba County, NC
Phone	(704) 462-1348
Website	catawbacountync.gov
Hours	Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm Sat: 8 am to 11:30 am Closed Sunday. Closed Jan 1, Jul 4, Nov 26 and Dec 25, 2026; closes at noon on Dec 24, 2026.
Fees	Municipal solid waste (household items and furniture), per ton $41.09 Minimum for loads of 1,000 lbs or less $20.55 Bulky items not easily compacted (Other Waste), per ton $123.26 Bulky items minimum for loads of 1,000 lbs or less $61.63 Compost, per 3-yard scoop $10.00 Mulch Free County fee schedule, fiscal year 2026/27, effective July 1, 2026. Includes the state tax of $2.00 per ton. Call for current prices on other materials.
Access	Run by the county, city or a waste district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, paint, batteries
Not accepted	tires
Operator	Catawba County (publicly owned)
Opened	1981

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: catawbacountync.gov, catawbacountync.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Catawba County

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

Before you go

Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.

Other landfills nearby

Hickory, City of Transfer Station Landfill

1050 1st Avenue S.w., Hickory · 9.2 mi · (828) 323-7439
Lincoln County Landfill Landfill

5291 Crouse Road, Cherryville · 13 mi

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Gaston County Landfill Landfill Verified

3155 Philadelphia Church Road, Dallas · 17 mi · (704) 922-0267

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pm … Solid waste per ton: $46

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
Alexander County Cdlf Landfill Landfill

2500 Paynes Dairy Road, Taylorsville · 18 mi · (828) 632-1101

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Cleveland County LF Landfill Landfill

250 Fielding Road, Shelby · 21 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Blackburn Convenience Center (Rocky Ford Road) Convenience center Verified

3864 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton · 4.9 mi · (704) 462-2496

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 am to 6 pm Household garbage, per bag: $2.00

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
Bethany Church Road Convenience Center Convenience center Verified

2436 Bethany Church Rd, Newton · 4.9 mi · (828) 465-4635

Hours: Tue-Sat: 10 am to 6 pm Household garbage, per bag: $2.00

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteMattresses

More in Catawba County

All 10 drop-off sites in Catawba County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · North Carolina

Frequently asked questions

Where is Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility?

4017 Rocky Ford Road, Newton, NC 28658. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.

What can I drop off at Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility?

Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics. Not accepted: tires.

Is Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility open to the public?

Run by the county, city or a waste district; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

How much does it cost to dump at Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility?

Municipal solid waste (household items and furniture), per ton: $41.09; Minimum for loads of 1,000 lbs or less: $20.55; Bulky items not easily compacted (Other Waste), per ton: $123.26; Bulky items minimum for loads of 1,000 lbs or less: $61.63. County fee schedule, fiscal year 2026/27, effective July 1, 2026. Includes the state tax of $2.00 per ton. Call for current prices on other materials.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility open?

Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm; Sat: 8 am to 11:30 am. Closed Sunday. Closed Jan 1, Jul 4, Nov 26 and Dec 25, 2026; closes at noon on Dec 24, 2026..

What other landfills are near Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility?

Hickory, City of Transfer Station in Hickory (9.2 mi), Lincoln County Landfill in Cherryville (13 mi) and Gaston County Landfill in Dallas (17 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Newton?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Blackburn Convenience Center (Rocky Ford Road), about 4.9 miles away.

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