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Wilkes County MSWLF Landfill
Wilkes County MSWLF Landfill is a landfill in Wilkes County, NC, listed under Hays. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. It is the only site we list in Wilkes County; the closest other landfill is Alexander County Cdlf Landfill, about 27 miles away. In 2022 it accepted roughly 76,725 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 9219 Elkin Highway, Hays, NC 28669 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Wilkes County, NC |
| Phone | (336) 696-5806 |
| Hours | We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Dan Johnson (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1993 |
Based on EPA LMOP and an EPA facility record from August 2025; not yet checked against the operator's site. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other landfills nearby
- Alexander County Cdlf Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Surry County MSWLF Landfill Landfill
- Surry County LF 1 & LF 3 Landfill Landfill
- Ashe County Landfill Landfill
- Iredell County Sanitary Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Ashe County HHW Facility Hazardous waste drop-off
- Hours: Wed-Sun: 10 am to 6 pm Household garbage, per bag: $2.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteMattresses
More in Wilkes County
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wilkes County MSWLF Landfill?
9219 Elkin Highway, Hays, NC 28669. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Wilkes County MSWLF Landfill?
Wilkes County MSWLF Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Ask the operator if you have something unusual.
Is Wilkes County MSWLF Landfill open to the public?
As far as we know: public site, typically meant for residents.
What other landfills are near Wilkes County MSWLF Landfill?
Alexander County Cdlf Landfill in Taylorsville (27 mi), Surry County MSWLF Landfill in Mount Airy (28 mi) and Surry County LF 1 & LF 3 Landfill in Mount Airy (28 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Hays?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Ashe County HHW Facility, about 31 miles away.
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