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Columbus County Landfill in Whiteville handles household and bulk trash for local residents and larger haulers. Located on Landfill Road, it's the sort of place neighbors bring full pickups, trailers, and roll-offs when regular curbside won't cut it. Expect a working, no-frills county facility rather than a tidy drop-off center.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and you’ll likely be directed onto a scale-landfills charge tipping fees by weight, so there’s usually a weigh-in and weigh-out process. The site is large with open cells and covered working faces; trucks pull up to the active dumping area and then move off to a staging spot. Recycling bins or a separate area for scrap might be off to one side, and larger commercial vehicles often have a different lane or check-in. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanups, so plan for slow-moving traffic on busy days.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loads tightly so nothing blows out while driving through the facility; loose debris can mean extra stops or clean-up.
- Have proof of local residency handy if needed, and separate recyclables and bulky items in the truck bed to speed unloading.
- Try to come midweek or earlier in the morning to avoid the weekend backlog; larger commercial deliveries usually have a different flow, so follow posted signs or attendant directions.
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