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Waste Facility
Tuscarora Long
Tuscarora Long-Term Regional Landfill, 7400 Old Highway 70 West, New Bern, 28562, North Carolina
Tuscarora Long is the long-term regional landfill out on Old Highway 70 West in New Bern, used by local residents and commercial haulers for larger disposal trips. It's a big, open site with heavy truck traffic rather than a neat neighborhood drop-off.
You'll drive past an entrance booth and a scalehouse where loads are weighed and fees are assessed by weight. Signs and the booth direct traffic toward the unloading areas, so follow them and the flow of trucks. The interior roads are mostly gravel and can be dusty, with heavy equipment moving around, so drive slowly and watch for flaggers or traffic control. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, often have longer lines and slower processing.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp any loose material before leaving home - wind and moving equipment can scatter a load fast.
- Sort bulky items from general trash in the truck so unloading goes quicker and there’s less back-and-forth.
- Expect rough, dusty driving inside the site; close windows while driving through and wear shoes that can handle mud or gravel.
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