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A small county landfill tucked off Old Hendersonville Hwy in Pisgah Forest, used by local residents and commercial haulers alike. It’s the place where trash gets buried rather than recycled, so expect trucks of all sizes in and out during busy days.
Approach the site and slow down for a weigh scale and an entrance booth; tipping fees are typically charged by weight with a residential minimum and commercial accounts usually accepted. After the scale, drive along gravel lanes to the active dumping area-large earth berms and heavy equipment are common sights. Loads are unloaded at the working face and then covered; the site looks like a working quarriescape more than a tidy transfer station. Weekends and spring-cleanup periods tend to back traffic up, so plan extra time.
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Before You Go
- Secure tarps and loose material before coming; loose debris flying in trucks is a common problem on windy mountain days.
- Separate recyclables and any items that might be regulated (electronics, certain household hazardous materials) since North Carolina has specific rules for those.
- Expect dust and uneven surfaces-use a vehicle that can handle gravel and mud, and keep a safe distance from heavy equipment.
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