♻️ Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center

📍 8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215 · Recycling Center run by Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling

$0Starting Price

10Item Types Accepted

July 1, 2026Rates Dated

⚡ Quick Answer

Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center is at 8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215. Starting price: $0 (up to 5 kitchen bags, county residents). Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 AM to 4 PM. Accepts: household trash, furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris. Phone: (980) 314-3867. Not yet verified by phone. Rate sheet checked October 23, 2026.

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💵 Published Fees

Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bagsResidents in non-commercial vehicles$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

One large bulky item (sofa, chair, table or mattress set) or under two 96-gallon carts$0

Bulky waste, more than one item or up to 3 cubic yards (pickup or small trailer)$15 / unit

Construction and demolition debris, up to 3 cubic yards$25 / unit

Bulky waste, weighed loads$22 minimum$65 / ton

Construction and demolition debris, weighed loads$26 minimum; all shingle loads are weighed$65 / ton

Yard waste, up to five 32-gallon bags or 6 paper bags$0

Yard waste, more than five bags (no load piled over 2 feet)$8 / unit

Yard waste, big or weighed loads$8 minimum; loads over 200 pounds are weighed in and out$42 / ton

Logs up to 4 inches across, under 1 cubic yard$8 / unit

Logs 4 to 24 inches across, over 1 cubic yard$42 / ton

Tires off the rim, first 5Under 20 inches; 15 tire limit unless approved$0

Each tire after 5$2.50 each

Tire on a rim, under 20 inches$3.50 each

Tire 20 to 26 inches$7 each

Household hazardous waste, used motor and cooking oil, car batteriesCounty residents only; no business materials$0

Scale only, no disposal$10

Uncovered or unsecured loadAdded to all fees+50%

✅ Rate sheet checked October 23, 2026☎️ Not yet verified by phoneRates effective July 1, 2026View the rate sheet →

⚠️The county's page reads "Starting December 12, we will temporarily not accept [yard waste] loads greater than 3 cubic yards as we approach capacity" with no year. If it is still in force, take larger yard waste to Compost Central at 140 Valleydale Road. Call 311 to confirm.

🕒 Hours

Monday to Saturday7 AM to 4 PM

Full-service center on the east side of the county.

📞 Contact

📞 (980) 314-3867 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

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✅ What They Take

🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires🌿 Yard Waste🧱 Construction Debris🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

➕Full-service centers take trash, bulky waste, yard waste, construction debris, recycling, electronics, appliances, scrap metal, batteries, motor and cooking oil and household hazardous waste.
➕Maximum delivery to a full-service center is 14 cubic yards; larger loads must go directly to the Foxhole Landfill.
➕Bulk and bagged mulch and compost are sold here.

🚫 Not Accepted

🚫Business or commercial hazardous waste
🚫Hazardous items in construction debris, such as liquid mastic, roofing tar or solvents
🚫Painted drywall (clean unpainted drywall is accepted for recycling)
🚫Dump trailers and large business loads at centers that restrict them (see each center)

📋 Before You Go

✅Every vehicle must show a sticker. County residents get a free blue rectangle sticker at the cashier booth. Out-of-county residents (no businesses) buy a $120 badge, good through June 30, 2027.
✅No sticker means you pay the out-of-county category. A business credit card means you pay business rates.
✅Cards only: Mastercard, Visa or Discover. No checks and no cash.
✅Customers still on site after closing may be charged $50 for each 15 minutes. All transactions are video recorded.
✅Tell staff about propane or gasoline cylinders before unloading. Weapons and explosives are not allowed on county property.

🎟️ Free Drop-Offs and Vouchers

County residents can drop off household hazardous waste, used oil and car batteries at no charge. The fee sheet lists no limit.

🔎 Sources Disagree

🔎The county publishes one automated 24-hour line, 980-314-3867 (980.314.DUMP), or 311, and no separate number for each center.

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❓ Common Questions About Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center

How much does it cost to dump at Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center?

Published fees at Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center: Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bags: $0 (Residents in non-commercial vehicles); 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. Rates effective July 1, 2026. Checked October 23, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.

What can I bring to Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center?

Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center lists these as accepted: household trash, furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris, scrap metal, hazardous waste. Not accepted: Business or commercial hazardous waste; Hazardous items in construction debris, such as liquid mastic, roofing tar or solvents; Painted drywall (clean unpainted drywall is accepted for recycling); Dump trailers and large business loads at centers that restrict them (see each center).

Do they take cash or card at Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center?

No sticker means you pay the out-of-county category. A business credit card means you pay business rates. Cards only: Mastercard, Visa or Discover. No checks and no cash.

Is there a resident discount or free dump day at Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center?

County residents can drop off household hazardous waste, used oil and car batteries at no charge. The fee sheet lists no limit. Residency rules: Every vehicle must show a sticker. County residents get a free blue rectangle sticker at the cashier booth. Out-of-county residents (no businesses) buy a $120 badge, good through June 30, 2027. No sticker means you pay the out-of-county category. A business credit card means you pay business rates.

What are the hours at Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center?

Monday to Saturday: 7 AM to 4 PM. Full-service center on the east side of the county.

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Checked October 23, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. Call before you load up.

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