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Edgecombe County Landfill in Tarboro is the county's final burial site for municipal solid waste and is used by local residents and commercial haulers alike. Located on Colonial Road, it’s the sort of place people bring full trucks, trailer loads, or smaller household bags when curbside pickup isn’t an option. Expect a working, no-frills facility rather than anything fancy.
Drive past a small entrance booth and then over a scale; this type of landfill charges by weight so there’s usually a weigh-in on the way in and another on the way out. Vehicles pull up to a tipping area where trash is unloaded into an active pit or cell, with larger compactors or equipment visible nearby. Tipping fees are assessed by weight, and commercial loads are typically accepted at county landfills like this one. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so there may be a bit of waiting before access to the pit.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp or straps; loose debris can slow the unloading process and create a mess that will need to be cleaned up before moving off the tipping area.
- Have identification and any required hauling credentials handy-commercial drivers should be prepared to declare load type if asked.
- Sort out recyclables, electronics, and hazardous materials beforehand; North Carolina has specific rules for electronics and hazardous waste, so separate those items rather than assuming they’ll be accepted at the landfill.
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