🗑️ Trash Disposal in Buncombe County, NC

2 places in Buncombe County take bagged trash and general garbage. Published fees and hours, checked October 23, 2026.

2Facilities

2With a Published Fee

		Trash Fee
Buncombe County Landfill	Alexander	$53.50 / ton, $10 minimum; or $2 per 33-gallon bag
Buncombe County Transfer Station	Asheville	$2 per 33-gallon bag; $12 minimum for loads under 380 lb

🏢 Where to Take Household Trash

Buncombe County Landfill

📍 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701

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Contact

📞 (828) 250-5462 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

Fees and what they take

Pickup, van or small trailer$53.50 / ton

33-gallon bag of household trash$2 each

Bag smaller than 33 gallons$1 each

Untreated wood, limbs and yard waste$30 / ton

🗑️ Household Trash🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires🌿 Yard Waste🧱 Construction Debris

Hours

Monday to Friday8 AM to 4:30 PM

Saturday8 AM to 12:30 PM

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Buncombe County Transfer Station

📍 190 Hominy Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806

🚛 Transfer Station💵 From $12

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Contact

📞 (828) 250-6205 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

Fees and what they take

33-gallon bag of household trash, recyclables removed$2 each

Bag smaller than 33 gallons$1 each

Loads under 380 lb$12 minimum

Tires off the rim, first 10$0

🗑️ Household Trash🔌 Appliances🛞 Tires🔩 Scrap Metal

⚠️ An older county web page still shows a 2018 rate of $47.75 / ton. The current page prints ...

Hours

Monday to Friday8 AM to 4:30 PM

Saturday8 AM to 1 PM

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❓ Common Questions

Where can I take household trash in Buncombe County?

2 facilities in Buncombe County list bagged trash and general garbage as accepted: Buncombe County Landfill, Buncombe County Transfer Station. Check each page for limits and fees.

How much does trash disposal cost in Buncombe County?

Published fees: Buncombe County Landfill: $53.50 / ton, $10 minimum; or $2 per 33-gallon bag; Buncombe County Transfer Station: $2 per 33-gallon bag; $12 minimum for loads under 380 lb. Checked October 23, 2026.

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