🚛 Polk County Transfer Station
📍 322 Landfill Road, Mill Spring, NC 28756 · Transfer Station run by Polk County Solid Waste
⚡ Quick Answer
Polk County Transfer Station is at 322 Landfill Road, Mill Spring, NC 28756. Starting price: $15 (single trip, household waste up to 300 lb). Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM. Accepts: household trash, yard waste, construction debris, concrete and dirt, appliances, tires, scrap metal, electronics. Phone: (828) 894-3737. Not yet verified by phone. Rate sheet checked October 23, 2026.
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💵 Published Fees
🕒 Hours
The county describes the site as on N NC 9 Highway, two miles north of Mill Spring. The county's mailing address is PO Box 308, Columbus, NC 28722.
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✅ What They Take
- ➕The county lists these as handled: stumps, brush, yard waste, metal, appliances, automotive batteries, waste oil, tires, concrete, blocks, brick, asphalt, computers, oil filters, antifreeze, wooden pallets and supermarket recyclables.
- ➕Household recyclables taken: newspaper, mixed paper, glass, plastic and metal food and beverage packaging.
- ➕The county also runs a mobile recycling schedule and a $35 Solid Waste Availability Fee; we did not read those documents.
📋 Before You Go
- ✅Pay by cash or check. Credit and debit are not accepted.
- ✅Yearly permit holders show their sticker or receipt on the scale.
🔎 Sources Disagree
- 🔎The county prints only 'N NC 9 Hwy two miles north of Mill Spring' and a PO Box. The street address, 322 Landfill Road, comes from Google Maps (unofficial) and fits that description.
- 🔎Fees were read from an image on the county page and no tire, appliance or scrap metal fees are printed on it.
- 🔎The county page calls the site both the Transfer Station and the Polk County Landfill (phone line label).
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❓ Common Questions About Polk County Transfer Station
How much does it cost to dump at Polk County Transfer Station?
Published fees at Polk County Transfer Station: Single trip, household waste 300 lb and under: $15; Yearly permit, household waste 300 lb per trip: $120 (Show the permit sticker or receipt on the scale); Municipal solid waste (MSW): $80 / ton; Construction and demolition (C&D): $80 / 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 Polk County Transfer Station?
Polk County Transfer Station lists these as accepted: household trash, yard waste, construction debris, concrete and dirt, appliances, tires, scrap metal, electronics, hazardous waste.
Do they take cash or card at Polk County Transfer Station?
Pay by cash or check. Credit and debit are not accepted. Cash or check only. No credit or debit.
Is there a resident discount or free dump day at Polk County Transfer Station?
We found no resident discount or free dump day published for Polk County Transfer Station. Residency rules: Yearly permit holders show their sticker or receipt on the scale.
What are the hours at Polk County Transfer Station?
Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM. The county describes the site as on N NC 9 Highway, two miles north of Mill Spring. The county's mailing address is PO Box 308, Columbus, NC 28722.
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Checked October 23, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. Call before you load up.
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