Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County has 17 drop-off sites in our directory, among them 2 landfills, 1 transfer station or drop-off center and 2 hazardous waste drop-offs. The largest city in the county is Winston-Salem. For 5 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (2)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (1)Household hazardous waste (2)Construction debris (1)Yard waste & compost (5)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (6)
County rules
- City of Winston-Salem single-family property owners can get a free disposal permit valid for one year that allows up to two free trips to the landfill and yard waste facilities. It is for non-commercial use, and the garbage must come from the household on the permit. Source
- Forsyth County residents may dispose of 5 scrap tires per year free of charge at the Hanes Mill Road landfill. Source
- Accepted vehicles at the flat-rate lane are unaltered half-ton or smaller vehicles (pickups, SUVs, vans), cars, and single-axle trailers up to 8 feet long. Source
Landfills in Forsyth County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm … Per ton: $36 (plus $2/ton state solid waste disposal tax)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires
- Overdale Road Transfer Station Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Forsyth County
- Abbey Green, INC Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
Household hazardous waste in Forsyth County
- Hours: Wed-Sat: 9 am to 3 pm Household hazardous waste and electronics (Forsyth County residents): FreeHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Resource Recovery and Reduction County. Hazardous waste drop-off
Construction debris in Forsyth County
- Per ton: $36 (plus $2/ton state solid waste disposal tax)
Yard waste & compost in Forsyth County
- Per ton: $36
- Per ton: $36
- City of Winston Salem Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- City of Winston Salem Treatment & Processing Site Compost & yard waste site
- Dixie Classic Fairgrounds Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Forsyth County
- Brother Metals Scrap metal yard
- Cell Phone Repair Electronics recycler
- Dragonware Electronics recycler
- Omnisource - North Carolina - Kernersville Scrap metal yard
- The Computer Garage Electronics recycler
- The Laptop Shack Electronics recycler
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Forsyth County?
Hanes Mill Road Landfill (Winston-Salem), Abbey Green, INC (Winston-Salem) and Overdale Road Transfer Station (Winston-Salem) take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Forsyth County?
We list 2 active landfills in Forsyth County: Hanes Mill Road Landfill and Overdale Road Transfer Station.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Forsyth County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Enviro - Station and Resource Recovery and Reduction County..
How much does the dump cost in Forsyth County?
Enviro - Station: household hazardous waste and electronics (forsyth county residents) Free; Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility: per ton $36; Hanes Mill Road Landfill: per ton $36 (plus $2/ton state solid waste disposal tax). Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Forsyth County?
Enviro - Station is for residents only. Proof needed: Proof of Forsyth County residency, such as a driver's license.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Forsyth County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Forsyth County below.
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