Dumps & landfills in Durham County, NC

In Durham County, NC you can take waste to 10 sites we know of (4 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 1 hazardous waste drop-off). Most people here live in or around Durham. For 1 site we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.

Transfer stations & drop-off centers (4)Yard waste & compost (3)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (3)

County rules

Loads entering the City of Durham transfer station must be covered and secured. An uncovered or unsecured load is charged $20 per load. Source
The City of Durham drop-off facilities are open to all City of Durham and Durham County residents. Cash is not accepted. Source

Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Durham County

City of Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Convenience Center, Yard Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Center) Transfer station Verified

2115 E Club Blvd, Durham · (919) 560-4611

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 4 pm … Passenger car: $5 per vehicle

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
Durham County Solid Waste Recycling center

9008 Quail Roost Road, Durham
Liberty Waste Solutions (Durham Transfer Station) Recycling center

1017 South Hoover Road, Durham · (919) 682-0429

Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm, Sat 8 am to 12 pm
WI - Stone Park Court Transfer Station Transfer station

148 Stone Park Court, Durham

Yard waste & compost in Durham County

Food Fwd Compost & yard waste site

1410 Cross St, Durham · (336) 338-8393
Newsoil Vermiculture Compost & yard waste site

314 Latta Rd, Durham · (919) 237-2219
Tilthy Rich Compost Compost & yard waste site

201 W Main St, Durham · (919) 937-2962

Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Durham County

Fortress Metals Scrap metal yard

217 S Holman St, Durham · (919) 682-0429
Foss Recycling - Durham Scrap metal yard

1915 Riddle Rd, Durham · (919) 596-2108
Regency Technologies - Durham Scrap metal yard

2710 Weck Dr, Durham · (440) 287-7439

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash in Durham County?

City of Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Convenience Center, Yard Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Center) (Durham) and WI - Stone Park Court Transfer Station (Durham) take household trash or bulky items.

Where do I take paint and chemicals in Durham County?

Household hazardous waste goes to City of Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Convenience Center, Yard Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Center).

How much does the dump cost in Durham County?

City of Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Convenience Center, Yard Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Center): passenger car $5 per vehicle. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.

Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Durham County?

See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste and scrap metal in Durham County below.

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