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Mecklenburg County (Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews) dumps, transfer stations & drop-off sites

Checked Oct 23, 2026 Official source: Mecklenburg County Solid Waste

Mecklenburg County runs four full-service Disposal and Recycling Centers where residents can drop off trash, bulky items, construction debris, yard waste, electronics and household hazardous waste, Monday through Saturday. Small loads are free for county residents; bigger loads pay a flat or per-ton fee.

Who can use them

Mecklenburg County residents get a free blue window sticker at the cashier’s booth. Out-of-county residents can buy a $120 annual sticker. Without a sticker you pay the out-of-county rate.

Source: mecknc.widen.net · Last checked Oct 23, 2026

Quick comparison

Site	Type	Hours	Fees
Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214	Drop-off center	Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed some holidays; see the county’s 2026 holiday schedule)	Residents (free blue sticker): 1 bulky item free; more than 1 item $15 per load (bulky) or $25 (C&D); weighed loads $65/ton ($22… (see below)
Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center 17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277	Drop-off center	Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed some holidays; see the county’s 2026 holiday schedule)	Residents (free blue sticker): 1 bulky item free; more than 1 item $15 per load (bulky) or $25 (C&D); weighed loads $65/ton ($22… (see below)
Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center 8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215	Drop-off center	Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed some holidays; see the county’s 2026 holiday schedule)	Residents (free blue sticker): 1 bulky item free; more than 1 item $15 per load (bulky) or $25 (C&D); weighed loads $65/ton ($22… (see below)
North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center 12300 N. Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078	Drop-off center	Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed some holidays; see the county’s 2026 holiday schedule)	Residents (free blue sticker): 1 bulky item free; more than 1 item $15 per load (bulky) or $25 (C&D); weighed loads $65/ton ($22… (see below)

Sites, hours, fees and accepted items

Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center Drop-off center

140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste · 980-314-3867 (automated 24-hour line) or 311

Hours: Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed some holidays; see the county’s 2026 holiday schedule)
Fees: Residents (free blue sticker): 1 bulky item free; more than 1 item $15 per load (bulky) or $25 (C&D); weighed loads $65/ton ($22 minimum bulky, $26 C&D). 1–5 trash bags free, 6–15 bags $12, 16–25 bags $15. Small yard-waste loads free; larger $8 per load or $42/ton. Up to 5 tires free, then $2.50 each. Card only (no cash or checks). July 2026–June 2027 rates.
Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents get a free blue window sticker at the cashier’s booth. Out-of-county residents can buy a $120 annual sticker. Without a sticker you pay the out-of-county rate.

Accepted (10)

Recyclables, including items not taken at the curb (shredded paper, white rigid foam, plastic bags and film, clothing and shoes, food scraps)
Bagged kitchen trash (up to 5 bags a day free for residents)
Bulky waste: furniture, mattresses and box springs (limit 1 each)
Construction and demolition debris
Yard waste
Electronics (residents: 2 TVs per visit per month)
Household hazardous waste, including paint up to 100 lbs (residents only)
Motor oil (up to 20 gallons per day), oil filters, cooking oil
Propane tanks (one tank up to 20 lbs free from residents)
Tires (up to 5 free)

Not accepted (3)

Mixed loads (separate yard waste, C&D and bulky trash before you arrive)
Household hazardous waste from businesses
Non-rechargeable batteries go in the trash

Bulk compost purchases over 10 cubic yards must go here. Trailers up to 16 ft are accepted for bulky and C&D loads.

Source: wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Report a change

Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center Drop-off center

17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277 · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste · 980-314-3867 (automated 24-hour line) or 311

Hours: Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed some holidays; see the county’s 2026 holiday schedule)
Fees: Residents (free blue sticker): 1 bulky item free; more than 1 item $15 per load (bulky) or $25 (C&D); weighed loads $65/ton ($22 minimum bulky, $26 C&D). 1–5 trash bags free, 6–15 bags $12, 16–25 bags $15. Small yard-waste loads free; larger $8 per load or $42/ton. Up to 5 tires free, then $2.50 each. Card only (no cash or checks). July 2026–June 2027 rates.
Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents get a free blue window sticker at the cashier’s booth. Out-of-county residents can buy a $120 annual sticker. Without a sticker you pay the out-of-county rate.

Accepted (10)

Recyclables, including items not taken at the curb (shredded paper, white rigid foam, plastic bags and film, clothing and shoes, food scraps)
Bagged kitchen trash (up to 5 bags a day free for residents)
Bulky waste: furniture, mattresses and box springs (limit 1 each)
Construction and demolition debris
Yard waste
Electronics (residents: 2 TVs per visit per month)
Household hazardous waste, including paint up to 100 lbs (residents only)
Motor oil (up to 20 gallons per day), oil filters, cooking oil
Propane tanks (one tank up to 20 lbs free from residents)
Tires (up to 5 free)

Not accepted (3)

Mixed loads (separate yard waste, C&D and bulky trash before you arrive)
Household hazardous waste from businesses
Non-rechargeable batteries go in the trash

Loads over 14 cubic yards go to the Foxhole Landfill instead.

Source: wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Report a change

Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center Drop-off center

8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215 · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste · 980-314-3867 (automated 24-hour line) or 311

Hours: Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed some holidays; see the county’s 2026 holiday schedule)
Fees: Residents (free blue sticker): 1 bulky item free; more than 1 item $15 per load (bulky) or $25 (C&D); weighed loads $65/ton ($22 minimum bulky, $26 C&D). 1–5 trash bags free, 6–15 bags $12, 16–25 bags $15. Small yard-waste loads free; larger $8 per load or $42/ton. Up to 5 tires free, then $2.50 each. Card only (no cash or checks). July 2026–June 2027 rates.
Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents get a free blue window sticker at the cashier’s booth. Out-of-county residents can buy a $120 annual sticker. Without a sticker you pay the out-of-county rate.

Accepted (10)

Recyclables, including items not taken at the curb (shredded paper, white rigid foam, plastic bags and film, clothing and shoes, food scraps)
Bagged kitchen trash (up to 5 bags a day free for residents)
Bulky waste: furniture, mattresses and box springs (limit 1 each)
Construction and demolition debris
Yard waste
Electronics (residents: 2 TVs per visit per month)
Household hazardous waste, including paint up to 100 lbs (residents only)
Motor oil (up to 20 gallons per day), oil filters, cooking oil
Propane tanks (one tank up to 20 lbs free from residents)
Tires (up to 5 free)

Not accepted (3)

Mixed loads (separate yard waste, C&D and bulky trash before you arrive)
Household hazardous waste from businesses
Non-rechargeable batteries go in the trash

Source: wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Report a change

North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center Drop-off center

12300 N. Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste · 980-314-3867 (automated 24-hour line) or 311

Hours: Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed some holidays; see the county’s 2026 holiday schedule)
Fees: Residents (free blue sticker): 1 bulky item free; more than 1 item $15 per load (bulky) or $25 (C&D); weighed loads $65/ton ($22 minimum bulky, $26 C&D). 1–5 trash bags free, 6–15 bags $12, 16–25 bags $15. Small yard-waste loads free; larger $8 per load or $42/ton. Up to 5 tires free, then $2.50 each. Card only (no cash or checks). July 2026–June 2027 rates.
Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents get a free blue window sticker at the cashier’s booth. Out-of-county residents can buy a $120 annual sticker. Without a sticker you pay the out-of-county rate.

Accepted (10)

Recyclables, including items not taken at the curb (shredded paper, white rigid foam, plastic bags and film, clothing and shoes, food scraps)
Bagged kitchen trash (up to 5 bags a day free for residents)
Bulky waste: furniture, mattresses and box springs (limit 1 each)
Construction and demolition debris
Yard waste
Electronics (residents: 2 TVs per visit per month)
Household hazardous waste, including paint up to 100 lbs (residents only)
Motor oil (up to 20 gallons per day), oil filters, cooking oil
Propane tanks (one tank up to 20 lbs free from residents)
Tires (up to 5 free)

Not accepted (3)

Mixed loads (separate yard waste, C&D and bulky trash before you arrive)
Household hazardous waste from businesses
Non-rechargeable batteries go in the trash

Construction congestion: business loads and dump trailers aren’t allowed on Saturdays, and only bagged mulch and compost are sold here.

Source: wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov · Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Report a change

Rules, bulky pickup and special items

Uncovered or unsecured loads may pay 50% more. The most you can deliver to a full-service center is 14 cubic yards; bigger loads go straight to the Foxhole Landfill. Payment is by card only (Mastercard, Visa, Discover), no cash. (mecknc.widen.net)
The county doesn’t collect curbside trash; your city or town does. Unincorporated residents hire a private hauler. (wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov)
Sort yard waste, construction debris and bulky trash before you arrive; mixed loads aren’t accepted. (wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov)

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