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Landfill
Johnston County MSW Landfill
Johnston County MSW Landfill, 680 County Home Road, Smithfield, 27577, North Carolina
Johnston County MSW Landfill on County Home Road in Smithfield is the county landfill where residents, local contractors, and commercial haulers drop off bulky trash and larger loads. It’s the place people use for big cleanouts rather than curbside pickup. Expect a working-site atmosphere with trucks coming and going.
There’s a scale near the front - most landfills charge by weight, so plan to be weighed. After the scale, traffic is directed toward the active dumping area; follow cones and arrows and be ready to wait for a turn. The site is mostly gravel and packed dirt with heavy truck traffic and some slopes, so drive slowly and watch for backing vehicles. Lines can build up on weekends and during spring cleanup times, so expect occasional delays.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loads with tarps and straps so debris doesn’t blow out during the trip or at the site.
- Give large trucks plenty of space to maneuver; backing room is often limited and staff will be moving traffic through.
- Leave extra time for the stop because vehicles are typically weighed on both entry and exit due to weight-based tipping fees.
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