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Landfill
Davidson County Landfill
220 Davidson County Landfill Rd, Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-2289Davidson County Landfill is the county dump that serves the Thomasville/Lexington area, where household trash ends up buried. Locals and larger haulers both use it for final disposal, so expect a mix of pickups, trailers, and commercial trucks in the lot.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop at a scale - charges are generally by weight, so vehicles often stop twice. The site itself is big and open, with heavy equipment moving around and dirt/gravel roads between cells. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanup seasons, and the whole place looks like a working construction site rather than a tidy transfer station.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover anything that might blow off during the drive; loose trash and tarp failures make the process slower for everyone.
- North Carolina has special rules for electronics and hazardous materials, so separate those items and don’t assume they’ll be accepted at the main tip area.
- Bring proof of residency or any required permits and plan for delays on weekends-arriving earlier in the day usually cuts down on wait time.
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