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Transfer Station
Jackson County Transfer Station
1172 Mineral Springs Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-7577Small county transfer station in Sylva that locals use when a trip to a distant landfill isn't practical. Neighbors bring household trash, some bulky items and yard debris; trucks compact the loads here and haul them off-site.
A single-lane drive leads to a low booth and a scale where vehicles stop before entering the tipping area. The unloading area feels industrial-big concrete bays, compactors and semi trucks moving in and out. Expect to pull up, unload into a bay or onto a pad, then move back to the scale before leaving since loads are typically weighed and hauled elsewhere. Lines form on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so there can be a wait if several people show up at once.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose materials so nothing blows out while waiting in line or on the drive home.
- Bring gloves and sturdy shoes; the ground around the bays can be rough and there’s usually debris on the pavement.
- Load vehicles so the heavy stuff is easy to get out first and separate bulky items for faster unloading.
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