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Solid Waste Facility
Wilson County Solid Waste Convenience Center
6044 Bottoms Dairy Rd, Elm City, NC 27822
A county-run solid waste convenience center in Elm City where residents bring household trash, recyclables and yard debris. Neighbors use it for regular drop-offs and for bigger cleanup runs when hauling to the curb isn’t an option.
Pull into a gated entrance with a small attendant booth near the front; traffic typically funnels past that point to the drop-off areas. There are open bays and large roll-off containers across a paved lot, with recycling bins set off to one side. Lines form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so be ready to wait a bit if others are unloading. The site looks utilitarian - concrete islands, signage for each container, and room to back a trailer into a bay.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring anything secured and easy to lift; trailers and trucks need clear space to maneuver when backing into bays.
- Sort material in advance so drops go quickly - recyclables in one load, yard debris separate, trash in another if needed.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings during spring; a midweek or late-afternoon visit usually moves faster.
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