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Dump
Surf City Dump
360 J H Batts Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443
Small county dump on J H Batts Road used by Hampstead and nearby residents for household disposal. The site looks like a typical local transfer point rather than a fancy facility, and most people dropping off car- or truck-sized loads use it.
A simple entrance with a booth or gate where traffic is directed; expect to pull up, say what’s being dropped off, then be waved through to the appropriate pile or container. The ground is mostly gravel and there are open roll-off containers and covered areas for certain materials, so bring a vehicle that can handle a rough surface. Lines build up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, and state rules mean electronics and hazardous items are handled differently than regular trash.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads so loose debris doesn’t blow around during the drive in; it makes unloading faster and safer for everyone.
- Sort items at home into recyclables, bulk trash, and anything that might be classified as electronics or hazardous; separate piles speed things up once at the site.
- Expect delays on Saturdays and spring cleanup days-arrive early for a shorter wait and have an alternate drop-off plan if in a hurry.
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