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Johnston County Landfill

Johnston County Landfill is a landfill in Smithfield, NC, in Johnston County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items and construction debris. We list 5 other drop-off sites in Johnston County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 148,999 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	680 County Home Road, Smithfield, NC 27577 Directions
County	Johnston County, NC
Website	johnstonnc.com
Hours	Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go.
Fees	No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates.
Access	Government-operated drop-off
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris
Operator	Johnston County (publicly owned)
Opened	1973

Based on EPA LMOP and an EPA facility record from August 2025; not yet checked against the operator's site. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.

Other landfills nearby

Raleigh, City of East Wake Transfer Station Landfill

820 Corporation Parkway, Raleigh · 20 mi · (919) 856-6365
Goldsboro, City of Transfer Station Landfill

904 Brick Street, Goldsboro · 25 mi · (919) 739-7412
Wayne County Landfill Landfill

460b South Landfill Road, Brogden · 25 mi · (919) 689-2994

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Wake County South Wake MSWLF Landfill Landfill

6300 Smithfield Road, Apex · 26 mi · (919) 856-6365
Cary, Town of Transfer Station Landfill

313 North Dixon Avenue, Cary · 28 mi · (919) 469-4388

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metal

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Wake HHW Wendell Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

5051 Wendell Blvd, Wendell · 20 mi · (919) 365-6650

Hours: Sat-Sun: 8 am to 4 pm
South Wake County Feltonsville HHW Facility Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

6150 Old Smithfield Road, Apex · 26 mi · (919) 532-9444

Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal

More in Johnston County

All 6 drop-off sites in Johnston County · Construction debris · North Carolina

Frequently asked questions

Where is Johnston County Landfill?

680 County Home Road, Smithfield, NC 27577. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.

What can I drop off at Johnston County Landfill?

Johnston County Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. Large or unusual items are best checked by phone.

Is Johnston County Landfill open to the public?

Government-operated drop-off, as far as our sources show.

What other landfills are near Johnston County Landfill?

Raleigh, City of East Wake Transfer Station in Raleigh (20 mi), Goldsboro, City of Transfer Station in Goldsboro (25 mi) and Wayne County Landfill in Brogden (25 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Smithfield?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Wake HHW Wendell, about 20 miles away.

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