Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Mecklenburg County Landfill
Mecklenburg County Landfill is a landfill in Mecklenburg County, NC, listed under Charlotte. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics. We list 31 other drop-off sites in Mecklenburg County.
| Address | 17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Mecklenburg County, NC |
| Phone | (980) 314-3867 |
| Website | wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri (recycling center and landfill): 7 am to 4 pm Sat (recycling center only): 7 am to 4 pm Restrictions apply (per county page) |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, motor oil, batteries |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov, wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov, wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Mecklenburg County
- County residents can take recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste, electronic waste and household hazardous waste to any of the four full-service drop-off centers, Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (restrictions apply). Source
- Household hazardous waste drop-off is free for Mecklenburg County residents; businesses are not accepted at the centers. Call 311 or 980-314-3867. Source
- Construction and demolition loads up to 10 cubic yards are accepted at the full-service centers; loads of 10 cubic yards or larger go directly to Foxhole Landfill. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other landfills nearby
- God Bless the USA Transfer Station Landfill
- O'Leary Resource Recovery Center Landfill
- Queen City Transfer Station Landfill
- Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill V Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm
- Mt Gallant Collection & Recycling Center Transfer stationHours: Mon to Tue 7 am to 7 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Mecklenburg County
All 32 drop-off sites in Mecklenburg County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mecklenburg County Landfill?
17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Mecklenburg County Landfill?
Mecklenburg County Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics.
Is Mecklenburg County Landfill open to the public?
Run by the county, city or a waste district. Call if you are hauling for a business.
When is Mecklenburg County Landfill open?
Mon-Fri (recycling center and landfill): 7 am to 4 pm; Sat (recycling center only): 7 am to 4 pm. Restrictions apply (per county page).
What other landfills are near Mecklenburg County Landfill?
God Bless the USA Transfer Station in Monroe (13 mi), O'Leary Resource Recovery Center in Charlotte (17 mi) and Queen City Transfer Station in Charlotte (17 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Charlotte?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is William R. Davie Staffed Recycling Center, about 5 miles away.
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