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📍 Dumps Near Charlotte, NC

The closest dumps, transfer stations and hazardous waste drop-offs to Charlotte, with published fees and hours. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Charlotte. Checked October 23, 2026.

5.8 miClosest Drop-Off
4Within 15 Miles
$0Lowest Nearby Minimum
Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center
Charlotte		5.8 mi$0
Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center
Charlotte		8.2 mi$0
North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center
Huntersville		10.9 mi$0
Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center
Charlotte		14.7 mi$0
Hollis Convenience Center
Ellenboro		52.1 mi$0
Avondale Convenience Center
Ellenboro		53.7 mi$0
Colfax Convenience Center
Ellenboro		54.0 mi$0
Golden Valley Convenience Center
Bostic		55.6 mi$0

🗺️ Map: Closest Dumps to Charlotte

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🚛 Closest Drop-Off Sites to Charlotte

1

Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center

📍 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

📏 5.8 mi away♻️ Recycling Center💵 From $0
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Fees and what they take

Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bags$0
Kitchen trash bags, 6 to 15 bags$12
Kitchen trash bags, 16 to 25 bags$15
Kitchen trash beyond 25 bags, weighed in and out$42.25 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

Hours

Monday to Saturday7 AM to 4 PM
#1 of 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
2

Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center

📍 8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215

📏 8.2 mi away♻️ Recycling Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bags$0
Kitchen trash bags, 6 to 15 bags$12
Kitchen trash bags, 16 to 25 bags$15
Kitchen trash beyond 25 bags, weighed in and out$42.25 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

⚠️ The county's page reads "Starting December 12, we will temporarily not accept [yard waste]...

Hours

Monday to Saturday7 AM to 4 PM
#2 of 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
3

North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center

📍 12300 Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

📏 10.9 mi away♻️ Recycling Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bags$0
Kitchen trash bags, 6 to 15 bags$12
Kitchen trash bags, 16 to 25 bags$15
Kitchen trash beyond 25 bags, weighed in and out$42.25 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

⚠️ The county says the center is under construction. It limits business and non-residential l...

Hours

Monday to Saturday7 AM to 4 PM
#3 of 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
4

Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center

📍 17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277

📏 14.7 mi away⛰️ Landfill💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bags$0
Kitchen trash bags, 6 to 15 bags$12
Kitchen trash bags, 16 to 25 bags$15
Kitchen trash beyond 25 bags, weighed in and out$42.25 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

Hours

Recycling center, Monday to Saturday7 AM to 4 PM
Landfill, Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM
#4 of 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →

☣️ Closest Hazardous Waste Drop-Offs

1

Henderson County Household Hazardous Waste Collection

📍 265 Convenience Center Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28791

📏 93.5 mi away☣️ Hazardous Waste Drop-Off💵 From $5
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Fees and what they take

Liquid paint, latex or oil$5 / gallon
Pesticides and fertilizersNo charge
☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county's hazardous waste web page still shows a 2024 Tuesday schedule. The 2026 flyers...

Hours

Scheduled Saturdays8 AM to 12 PM
#1 of 2 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
2

Buncombe County Household Hazardous Waste Collection

📍 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701

📏 106.7 mi away☣️ Hazardous Waste Drop-Off💵 From $2
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Paint, paint products and flammable liquids$2 / gallon
TV, monitor or laptop$10 each
Pesticides, herbicides and fungicides$0
Motor oil, antifreeze and lead acid batteries$0
☣️ Hazardous Waste📺 Electronics

Hours

Scheduled Tuesdays9 AM to 3 PM
#2 of 2 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →

❓ Common Questions

Which dump is closest to Charlotte, NC?

Of the facilities listed on DumpFees, Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center in Charlotte is closest, about 5.8 miles from the center of Charlotte in a straight line. Driving distance is longer.

What is the cheapest place to dump near Charlotte?

Of the closest drop-off sites, Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center lists the lowest published minimum: $0 (up to 5 kitchen bags, county residents), checked October 23, 2026. Some rates apply only to residents of certain cities, so check the facility page.

Where can I take paint, batteries or chemicals near Charlotte?

The closest household hazardous waste site is Henderson County Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Hendersonville, about 93.5 miles away. These sites usually serve residents of specific cities, so check eligibility on the facility page.

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