Convenience centerVerified October 2026

Richlands Mobile Unit

You will find Richlands Mobile Unit in Richlands, NC. It is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Onslow County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items and tires. Onslow County has 11 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	436 Cavanaugh Town Road, Richlands, NC 28574 Directions
County	Onslow County, NC
Phone	(252) 424-2587
Website	onslowcountync.gov
Hours	Last Sat of the month: 10 am to 6 pm Open only the last Saturday of each month. The county pages differ on the start time (10:00 AM vs noon); call (252) 424-2587 to confirm.
Fees	Bagged trash 1-35 gal $3.50 each Bagged trash 36-64 gal $4.50 each Bagged trash 96 gal $6.50 each Loose trash, level truck $30.00 Loose trash, overflowing truck $45.00 Furniture (limit 2 bulky items per household per day) $10.00 each TV or monitor $9.00 each Tires without rim (limit 5 per day) Free Tires with rim $1.00 County convenience site fee schedule; no effective date shown on the page. Call (910) 937-1449 to confirm.
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Tires
Not accepted	construction debris
Payment	cash, check

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: onslowcountync.gov, onslowcountync.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Onslow County

Onslow County recycling (cardboard, comingled recyclables, batteries, cooking oil, tires, metal, white goods) is free at county sites. Construction items and large loads go to the landfill, not the convenience sites. Source
The county announced a new disposal fee schedule effective July 15, 2026. Source

Before you go

Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.

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Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 6 pm Bagged trash 1-35 gal: $3.50 each

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Midway Park Convenience Site Convenience center Verified

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Silverdale Mobile Unit Convenience center Verified

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Hours: Sat (except last Sat of the month): 12 pm to 6 pm Bagged trash 1-35 gal: $3.50 each

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Folkstone Convenience Site Convenience center Verified

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Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 6 pm Bagged trash 1-35 gal: $3.50 each

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Swansboro Convenience Site Convenience center Verified

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Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 6 pm Bagged trash 1-35 gal: $3.50 each

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Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Onslow County Subtitle - D Landfill Landfill Verified

415 Meadowview Road, Jacksonville · 4.8 mi · (910) 989-2107

Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:30 am to 5 pm Household tipping fee (per ton, includes $2 state fee): $57 per ton

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste

More in Onslow County

All 11 drop-off sites in Onslow County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · North Carolina

Frequently asked questions

Where is Richlands Mobile Unit?

436 Cavanaugh Town Road, Richlands, NC 28574.

What can I drop off at Richlands Mobile Unit?

Richlands Mobile Unit is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items and tires. Not accepted: construction debris.

Is Richlands Mobile Unit open to the public?

As far as we know: public drop-off run by a city, county or district.

How much does it cost to dump at Richlands Mobile Unit?

Bagged trash 1-35 gal: $3.50 each; Bagged trash 36-64 gal: $4.50 each; Bagged trash 96 gal: $6.50 each; Loose trash, level truck: $30.00. County convenience site fee schedule; no effective date shown on the page. Call (910) 937-1449 to confirm.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Richlands Mobile Unit open?

Last Sat of the month: 10 am to 6 pm. Open only the last Saturday of each month. The county pages differ on the start time (10:00 AM vs noon); call (252) 424-2587 to confirm..

What other convenience centers are near Richlands Mobile Unit?

Verona Convenience Site in Jacksonville (11 mi), Midway Park Convenience Site in Jacksonville (18 mi) and Silverdale Mobile Unit in Maysville (20 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Richlands?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Onslow County Subtitle - D Landfill, about 4.8 miles away.

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