⛰️ Rutherford County Landfill
📍 656 Laurel Hill Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 · Landfill run by Rutherford County Solid Waste
⚡ Quick Answer
Rutherford County Landfill is at 656 Laurel Hill Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Starting price: $80 (per ton household trash). Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4 PM; Saturday 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Accepts: household trash, furniture, appliances, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris, concrete and dirt. Phone: (828) 287-6125. Not yet verified by phone. Rate sheet checked October 23, 2026.
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💵 Published Fees
🕒 Hours
Closed Sundays and on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Speed limit 10 mph; every vehicle is weighed in and out.
📞 Contact
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✅ What They Take
- ➕Also takes pallets, used computers and TVs, and asbestos. Clean recycling (paper, cardboard, glass, plastic 1 to 7, cans, books) is free for county residents.
- ➕Tires must come across the scale to the office for paperwork before unloading. Tire businesses must bring a completed Tire Certification Sheet.
- ➕Thick non-recyclable plastic such as bumpers, fiberglass and painted pallets go with household trash.
🚫 Not Accepted
- 🚫Stumps
- 🚫Other liquids, hazardous waste, insecticides and chemicals
- 🚫Sludge
📋 Before You Go
- ✅Everyone pays at the landfill, including churches and schools.
- ✅Cash, check (with phone number and address) or Mastercard, Discover or Visa. Cards add a $2 fee.
- ✅Electronics are free for county residents only, and the scale operator asks for a valid ID.
🔎 Sources Disagree
- 🔎The county's page prints $80 per ton for household trash but $76 per ton as the household rate for stripped electronics. We show $80 for trash and $76 only for stripped electronics, as printed. One of the two is probably out of date (inference); call to confirm.
- 🔎The page refers to a July 1, 2018 electronics policy and a May 2021 swap shop reopening, so it may not have been fully updated since.
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❓ Common Questions About Rutherford County Landfill
How much does it cost to dump at Rutherford County Landfill?
Published fees at Rutherford County Landfill: Household trash, furniture, yard cleanup (MSW): $80 / ton (Everyone pays, including residents, churches and schools); Construction and demolition: brick, wood, concrete, shingles, siding, flooring: $70 / ton; Brush and limbs (no stumps): $45 / ton; Metal and white goods: $45 / ton (Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are set aside so coolant can be removed). The rate sheet is not dated. Checked October 23, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.
What can I bring to Rutherford County Landfill?
Rutherford County Landfill lists these as accepted: household trash, furniture, appliances, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris, concrete and dirt, scrap metal, hazardous waste. Not accepted: Stumps; Other liquids, hazardous waste, insecticides and chemicals; Sludge.
Do they take cash or card at Rutherford County Landfill?
Cash, check (with phone number and address) or Mastercard, Discover or Visa. Cards add a $2 fee. Paying by card
Is there a resident discount or free dump day at Rutherford County Landfill?
We found no resident discount or free dump day published for Rutherford County Landfill. Residency rules: Electronics are free for county residents only, and the scale operator asks for a valid ID.
What are the hours at Rutherford County Landfill?
Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM to 4 PM; Saturday: 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Closed Sundays and on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Speed limit 10 mph; every vehicle is weighed in and out.
📚 Where This Comes From
Checked October 23, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. Call before you load up.
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