LandfillEPA / OSM listing

Macon County Landfill (Open)

Macon County Landfill (Open) is a landfill in Macon County, NC, listed under Franklin. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 4 other drop-off sites in Macon County. In 2016 it accepted roughly 32,231 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	1448 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC 28734 Directions
County	Macon County, NC
Hours	Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check.
Fees	Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load.
Access	Public site, typically meant for residents
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items
Operator	Macon County (publicly owned)
Opened	1992

Source: EPA landfill data (LMOP), EPA record dated August 2025. We have not verified it yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Call ahead: we do not have confirmed hours for this site.
Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.

Other landfills nearby

Highlands Transfer Station Landfill

1080 Rich Gap Rd, Mountain City · 17 mi · (828) 349-2100
Jackson County Scott Creek Transfer Station Landfill

250 Recycle Place, Sylva · 18 mi · (828) 586-2437
Graham County Transfer Station Landfill

400 Snowbird Road, Robbinsville · 26 mi · (828) 479-9369
Transylvania County Solid Waste & Landfill Landfill

500 Howell Rd, Brevard · 31 mi · (828) 884-1842

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Chechero Recycling Center Recycling center

1776 Highway 76 East, Clayton · 24 mi · (706) 782-5547

Household hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metalAppliances
Transylvania County Solid Waste & Landfill Landfill

500 Howell Rd, Brevard · 31 mi · (828) 884-1842

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 Macon County Landfill (Open)?

1448 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC 28734. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.

What can I drop off at Macon County Landfill (Open)?

Macon County Landfill (Open) is listed for household trash & bulky items. Some materials may need a separate area or fee.

Is Macon County Landfill (Open) open to the public?

Public site, typically meant for residents.

What other landfills are near Macon County Landfill (Open)?

Highlands Transfer Station in Mountain City (17 mi), Jackson County Scott Creek Transfer Station in Sylva (18 mi) and Graham County Transfer Station in Robbinsville (26 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Franklin?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Chechero Recycling Center, about 24 miles away.

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