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 →Small-town transfer station used by Snow Hill residents and nearby rural folks hauling household cleanouts or yard waste. It’s the kind of place people stop at instead of driving way out to a landfill. Expect a working, no-frills site rather than a polished drop-off center.
Drive up to an entrance booth where staff direct traffic and note vehicles; there’s usually a scale nearby so trailers get weighed. Pull forward to the unloading area and follow the flow of trucks and cars - it’s busy during spring and weekends. The site looks industrial: big containers, a concrete tipping area and trucks coming and going. Payment is handled at the booth or office, and many people need to stop twice because of the scale.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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