Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Three Corners Regional Landfill in Piedmont is the local place where garbage actually gets buried - mostly used by county residents and haulers hauling larger loads. The site handles both household drop-offs and commercial deliveries, so expect tractor-trailers as well as pickup trucks on any given day.
Drive up to an entrance booth and there’s a scale to stop on; tipping fees are charged by weight, so trucks usually weigh in and then weigh out. The tipping area is a large, open cell where crews spread and compact material, with visible earthwork and equipment moving dirt around. Recycling or convenience bins, if present, tend to be off to one side near the entrance, and traffic can back up on weekends or during spring cleanup. Expect gravel or packed dirt drives and clear sightlines to the working face; it’s a working industrial site, not a neat transfer station.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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