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Dumps and Transfer Stations in Rutherford County, NC

Compare 11 public drop-off sites in Rutherford County: published fees, hours and what each one accepts. Checked October 23, 2026.

11Facilities
5Cities
0Take Mattresses
$0Lowest Starting Price

⚡ Quick Answer

The lowest starting price we list for a dump or transfer station in Rutherford County is at Rutherford County Landfill in Rutherfordton: $80 (per ton household trash). We list 11 sites in Rutherford County. Rates were checked October 23, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.

📋 Quick Navigation

  1. 1
    Avondale Convenience Center2310 Ellenboro-Henrietta Road, Ellenboro
  2. 2
    Bills Creek Convenience Center2130 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure
  3. 3
    Colfax Convenience Center1676 US 74 Business, Ellenboro
  4. 4
    Danieltown Convenience Center1381 Bethany Church Road, Forest City
  5. 5
    Gilkey Convenience Center2489 Highway 221 North, Rutherfordton
  6. 6
    Golden Valley Convenience Center6075 Bostic-Sunshine Highway, Bostic
  7. 7
    Green Hill Convenience Center204 Rainbow Rapids Road, Rutherfordton
  8. 8
    Hollis Convenience Center4480 Hollis Road, Ellenboro
  9. 9
    Pea Ridge Convenience Center3892 Pea Ridge Road, Bostic
  10. 10
    Rutherford County Landfill656 Laurel Hill Drive, Rutherfordton
  11. 11
    Shiloh Convenience Center152 Richland Drive, Forest City

💡 Good to Know in Rutherford County

✅ Before You Go

  • Rutherford County runs one landfill in Rutherfordton and ten convenience centers. County residents outside city limits pay a $190 yearly Solid Waste fee on their tax bill and use the centers free. People inside city limits and businesses may not use the centers.
  • Everyone pays at the landfill, residents included, by weight: $80 a ton for household trash and $70 a ton for construction debris. Electronics are free for county residents with ID and are not taken at the centers.
  • The county page prints no effective date, so call before a big load.
  • Call ahead. Rates are set at the scale and many add fuel or environmental surcharges.
  • Bring ID and proof of address if you want resident rates or a free mattress drop-off.
  • Separate your load. Mixed loads usually pay the higher rate.

🎟️ Free Drop-Offs

  • No free drop-off programs published for this county yet.

📍 Dumps Near Your City

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🔎 Browse by Item in Rutherford County

🗑️ Household Trash (11)🛋️ Furniture (11)🔌 Appliances (1)📺 Electronics (1)🛞 Tires (1)🌿 Yard Waste (1)🧱 Construction Debris (1)🪨 Concrete and Dirt (1)🔩 Scrap Metal (11)☣️ Hazardous Waste (11)

🗺️ Map of Rutherford County Facilities

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🏢 All 11 Facilities in Rutherford County

1

Avondale Convenience Center

📍 2310 Ellenboro-Henrietta Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday6 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#1 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
2

Bills Creek Convenience Center

📍 2130 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday6 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#2 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
3

Colfax Convenience Center

📍 1676 US 74 Business, Ellenboro, NC 28040

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday6 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#3 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
4

Danieltown Convenience Center

📍 1381 Bethany Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday6 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#4 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
5

Gilkey Convenience Center

📍 2489 Highway 221 North, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday6 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#5 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
6

Golden Valley Convenience Center

📍 6075 Bostic-Sunshine Highway, Bostic, NC 28018

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday6 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#6 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
7

Green Hill Convenience Center

📍 204 Rainbow Rapids Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday6 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#7 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
8

Hollis Convenience Center

📍 4480 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday7 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#8 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
9

Pea Ridge Convenience Center

📍 3892 Pea Ridge Road, Bostic, NC 28018

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday6 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#9 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
10

Rutherford County Landfill

📍 656 Laurel Hill Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $80
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household trash, furniture, yard cleanup (MSW)$80 / ton
Construction and demolition: brick, wood, concrete, shingles, siding, flooring$70 / ton
Brush and limbs (no stumps)$45 / ton
Metal and white goods$45 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires🌿 Yard Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday7:30 AM to 4 PM
Saturday7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
#10 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
11

Shiloh Convenience Center

📍 152 Richland Drive, Forest City, NC 28043

🏘️ Convenience Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household garbage, furniture, metal, recycling, motor oil and batteries$0
Yearly Solid Waste fee for county households$190
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🔩 Scrap Metal☣️ Hazardous Waste

⚠️ The county prints no effective date on this page and parts of it refer to 2018 and 2021. C...

Hours

Monday to Friday6 AM to 6 PM
Saturday8 AM to 6 PM
#11 of 11 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →

❓ Common Questions

Which Rutherford County facility has the lowest starting price?

Based on published rates checked October 23, 2026, Rutherford County Landfill in Rutherfordton lists the lowest minimum: $80 (per ton household trash). Fees and surcharges are added at the scale, so call ahead.

Where can I take tires in Rutherford County?

These facilities list tires as accepted: Rutherford County Landfill. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take electronics in Rutherford County?

These facilities list electronics as accepted: Rutherford County Landfill. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take hazardous waste in Rutherford County?

These facilities list hazardous waste as accepted: Avondale Convenience Center, Bills Creek Convenience Center, Colfax Convenience Center, Danieltown Convenience Center, Gilkey Convenience Center, Golden Valley Convenience Center, Green Hill Convenience Center, Hollis Convenience Center, Pea Ridge Convenience Center, Rutherford County Landfill, Shiloh Convenience Center. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

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