City of Greensboro Solid Waste Transfer Station

A working transfer station where Greensboro residents and small haulers drop off household and construction debris to be compacted and shipped to a landfill. Locals use it when hauling a truckload or clearing out a garage - it’s more convenient than driving all the way to a distant landfill. The site sits off Burnt Poplar Road and handles quick in-and-out traffic most weekdays.

Expect a simple flow: an entrance booth or gate where vehicles pause, then a short drive up to a weighing scale and tipping area; trucks are compacted and loaded before heading out. The yard is mostly concrete and trailers, with piles of compacted material and large roll-off containers; it looks industrial rather than tidy. Weekends and spring cleanup draw lines, so vehicle queues and backup on the approach road are common. Remember that electronics and hazardous items are handled under North Carolina rules, so don’t assume everything will be accepted.