White Oak Sanitary Landfill

Small county-style landfill on the edge of Waynesville that people drop household and commercial loads at. Locals, contractors and landscapers all use it when they need to bury bulky stuff that won't fit in curbside pickup.

Drive up to an entrance booth and you'll likely be directed onto a large truck scale - tipping fees are calculated by weight, so expect a weigh-in and a weigh-out. The site is big and mostly open, with dirt/grass-covered cells and access roads; large trucks are common and maneuvering room is provided. There are separate areas for different types of material at most landfills in the state, and North Carolina has specific rules for electronics and hazardous items, so those usually aren’t accepted with regular loads. Weekends, especially during spring cleanups, can get backed up and traffic will slow near the scale and drop-off points.