LandfillEPA / OSM listing
Hickory, City of Transfer Station
You will find Hickory, City of Transfer Station in Hickory, NC. It is a landfill 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. Catawba County has 10 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 1050 1st Avenue S.w., Hickory, NC 28601 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Catawba County, NC |
| Phone | (828) 323-7439 |
| Hours | Hours unknown to us so far. Check with the operator first. |
| Fees | We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum. |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
This listing comes from the EPA debris recovery dataset (August 2025). Verification pending. 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
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other landfills nearby
- 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
- Alexander County Cdlf Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Burke County Cdlf Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Foothills Environmental Landfill Landfill
- Lincoln County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 am to 6 pm Household garbage, per bag: $2.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 10 am to 6 pm Household garbage, per bag: $2.00Household 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 Hickory, City of Transfer Station?
1050 1st Avenue S.w., Hickory, NC 28601.
What can I drop off at Hickory, City of Transfer Station?
Hickory, City of Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items. Confirm by phone before you load up.
Is Hickory, City of Transfer Station open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district, as far as our sources show.
What other landfills are near Hickory, City of Transfer Station?
Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility in Newton (9.2 mi), Alexander County Cdlf Landfill in Taylorsville (14 mi) and Burke County Cdlf Landfill in Morganton (17 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Hickory?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Blackburn Convenience Center (Rocky Ford Road), about 8.5 miles away.
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