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Small county landfill on the edge of Saint Pauls used by residents and local haulers. Trucks and pickups show up here for final disposal, and commercial loads are accepted alongside household drop-offs. The site sits on Landfill Road just past the main road into town.
Drive up to a manned entrance booth and be prepared to pull onto a scale - the place charges by weight and you'll stop again to leave. The tipping area is big and open, with tractors and roll-off trucks working the mounds; expect dusty gravel and heavy equipment noise. Recycling bins sit off to one side and the working face of the landfill is visible from the access road. Because North Carolina has rules about electronics and hazardous materials, those items are handled under separate rules and won’t just be tossed in with regular trash.
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Before You Go
- Have your load secured and easy to dump; the drop area is straightforward but hands-on unloading is standard.
- Leave extra time if it’s a Saturday or during spring cleanup - lines and truck traffic can build up.
- Know that electronics and hazardous items have special state requirements, so plan to take those elsewhere if needed.
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