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Highlands Transfer Station
Highlands Transfer Station is a landfill in Mountain City, NC, in Macon County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. Macon County has 5 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 1080 Rich Gap Rd, Mountain City, NC 28741 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County, NC |
| Phone | (828) 349-2100 |
| Hours | No hours on record. A quick call saves a wasted trip. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Privately owned, fees at the scale house |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
Listed in the U.S. EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (record from August 2025). Not yet verified by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
Other landfills nearby
- Macon County Landfill (Open) Landfill
- Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires
- Habersham Solid Waste Department LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronics
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Chechero Recycling Center Recycling centerHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metalAppliances
- Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Macon County
All 5 drop-off sites in Macon County · Yard waste · North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Highlands Transfer Station?
1080 Rich Gap Rd, Mountain City, NC 28741. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Highlands Transfer Station?
Highlands Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items. Ask the operator if you have something unusual.
Is Highlands Transfer Station open to the public?
Privately owned, fees at the scale house; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
What other landfills are near Highlands Transfer Station?
Macon County Landfill (Open) in Franklin (17 mi), Transylvania County Solid Waste & Landfill in Brevard (20 mi) and Jackson County Scott Creek Transfer Station in Sylva (26 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Mountain City?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Chechero Recycling Center, about 16 miles away.
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