Convenience centerVerified October 2026
Bridgeton Convenience Center
You will find Bridgeton Convenience Center in New Bern, NC. It is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Craven County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and appliances. We list 13 other drop-off sites in Craven County.
| Address | 181 Hwy 55 East, New Bern, NC 28560 Directions |
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| County | Craven County, NC |
| Phone | (252) 638-1610 |
| Website | cravencountync.gov |
| Hours | Tue, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 6:30 pm Sun: 1 pm to 6:30 pm Finish unloading by 6:20 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter. |
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| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Scrap metal, Appliances, batteries, motor oil, paint |
| Not accepted | tires, hazardous waste, commercial waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: riverbendnc.org, cravencountync.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Craven County
- Household refuse taken to a Craven County convenience site needs trash stickers at $3.00 each: 1 sticker for up to 33 gallons (50 lbs max), 2 for 34 to 64 gallons (100 lbs max), 3 for 65 to 90 gallons (150 lbs max). No permit is required, and no ID is required for yard debris, electronics or bulk items. Source
- Convenience sites do not accept commercial or contractor waste, tandem or double-axle trailers, box trucks, trailers over 10 feet long, hazardous waste, pallets, tires, or brush over 6 feet long or 6 inches in diameter. Source
- Household hazardous waste is collected at an annual event, generally the second Saturday in October at Craven Community College; confirm the date with the Tuscarora Landfill at (252) 633-1564. A recycling fee of $60.00 per residential property is billed on property taxes. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other convenience centers nearby
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 6:30 pm … Household trash sticker (33 gallons or less): $3.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 6:30 pm … Household trash sticker (33 gallons or less): $3.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 6:30 pm … Household trash sticker (33 gallons or less): $3.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 6:30 pm … Household trash sticker (33 gallons or less): $3.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 6:30 pm … Household trash sticker (33 gallons or less): $3.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 6:30 pm … Household trash sticker (33 gallons or less): $3.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 6:30 pm … Household trash sticker (33 gallons or less): $3.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Craven County
All 14 drop-off sites in Craven County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bridgeton Convenience Center?
181 Hwy 55 East, New Bern, NC 28560. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Bridgeton Convenience Center?
Bridgeton Convenience Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: tires, hazardous waste and commercial waste.
Is Bridgeton Convenience Center open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency.
How much does it cost to dump at Bridgeton Convenience Center?
Household trash sticker (33 gallons or less): $3.00. Source checked October 2026.
When is Bridgeton Convenience Center open?
Tue, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 6:30 pm; Sun: 1 pm to 6:30 pm. Finish unloading by 6:20 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter..
What other convenience centers are near Bridgeton Convenience Center?
Sanders Lane Convenience Center in New Bern (< 1 mi), Monette's Convenience Center in New Bern (6.8 mi) and Havelock Convenience Center in Havelock (16 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near New Bern?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Sanders Lane Convenience Center, about < 1 miles away.
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