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Harnett County Solid Waste in Lillington is the local spot where residents bring household trash, yard debris, and recyclables. Neighbors, contractors with small loads, and anyone clearing out a pickup bed use this facility for drop-offs. North Carolina has separate rules for electronics and hazardous materials, so those items usually follow different handling procedures.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be ready to stop briefly; many county sites have a weighing scale that will be used either on the way in or out. The site is typical of a county solid waste facility - open yards, piles for yard material, and containers for recycling, with traffic lanes for larger trucks and smaller vehicles. Lines form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanups, so there can be a short wait before getting to the unloading area. Bring materials sorted as much as possible to speed up unloading and avoid moving items around on-site.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have proof of residency ready if required by the county - it speeds things up at the entrance booth.
- Secure loads with tarps or tie-downs so nothing blows out while driving to and from the site.
- Try to time visits for weekday mornings or late afternoons to avoid the peak weekend rush.
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