Foothills Environmental Landfill

Foothills Environmental Landfill on Cheraw Road in Lenoir is the final burial site for solid waste - the place trucks and trailers end up when material needs to be buried. It’s used by homeowners cleaning out garages and by heavier loads from contractors, so expect a mix of small vehicles and large roll-offs.

There’s a scale and an attendant booth near the entrance, and most landfills charge by weight, so be prepared to stop for a weigh-in. Traffic is funneled toward active tipping areas with large dirt piles and heavy equipment moving material around. Loads are usually glanced over and then directed to a dumping spot; small residential loads often face a minimum fee while larger commercial loads are calculated by weight. Weekends and spring cleanup times can get backed up, so queues are common.