Blackburn Sanitary Landfill

Blackburn Sanitary Landfill in Newton, NC is the place locals and haulers head to when trash needs burying. Trucks, contractors and residents use it for larger loads that won’t fit in curbside cans. It sits out on Rocky Ford Road and looks like what a working landfill should-big, open and busy on some days.

Drive up to an entrance booth and then over a scale - tipping fees are charged by weight, so plan on being weighed in and out. Commercial trucks are accepted alongside residential drop-offs, so expect some big rigs and compactors moving around. The working face and berms are visible from the haul roads, and surfaces can be gravel and dusty depending on weather. Weekends and spring cleanup times often mean lines, so factor in extra time.