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Small neighborhood convenience center serving Catawba and nearby rural roads. Used mostly by residents dropping off household trash, recyclables and yard debris on quick runs. It feels like the kind of place people swing by between errands rather than a full-scale landfill.
Pull into a modest paved driveway off Lookout Dam Road; the site is compact with a few large roll-off containers visible from the entrance. There is often a small booth or kiosk near the driveway where someone may direct traffic if it’s staffed, so be prepared to pull up and wait a minute during busy times. Recyclables and yard waste bins are usually set to one side and general trash to another, and the whole lot looks like a typical county drop-off with some gravel and posted signs. Weekends and spring yard-cleanup days tend to be the busiest, so lines can form at the entrance.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted into separate piles in the vehicle so unloading is quicker and less awkward at the bins.
- Have smaller loose items contained (bags or boxes) so they don’t spill when using a high-sided container or when dumpsters are deeper.
- Keep electronics and household hazardous materials separate and check North Carolina guidance beforehand, since those often need special handling and may not be accepted at every convenience center.
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