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Solid Waste Facility
Moore County Solid Waste Department Administrative Office
1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-3637A county-run solid waste office tucked in Carthage’s courthouse square, serving local residents who need a place to drop off household trash, yard waste and recyclables. Neighbors, landscapers with small loads and folks clearing out a garage all come here for routine disposal needs.
Drive up to a staffed entrance area and follow the signs to the different drop-off points. There’s an administrative building where paperwork is handled and a series of roll-off containers, piles for yard debris and recycling bins in the yard. Trucks and compactors are visible on site, so expect some backing vehicles and a bit of noise. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so wait times can get long.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort materials before getting to the gate - separating recyclables, yard waste and general trash speeds things up once you’re on site.
- Electronics and hazardous materials are treated differently in North Carolina, so set those aside and plan to follow special handling rules for those items.
- If possible, aim for a weekday visit; weekends and seasonal cleanups see the longest waits.
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