Accepts household trash, bulk trash and construction debris generated in Guilford, Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham and Stokes counties. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. A valid NC driver's license is required to pay by local check.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Tire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
Not acceptedYard waste goes to the White Street Landfill.
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Recycling
AcceptedExcess household recycling (paper, cardboard, metal, plastic, glass); free for City residents, $10 for non-residents, proof of residency required.
Normal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $20.00 |
| Per ton | $48.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | $15.00 |
Cars: $15 per trip. All other vehicles: $48 per ton with a $20 minimum; higher rates for U-Hauls. Paying cash requires a deposit at weigh-in for all vehicles except cars ($20 under 6,500 lb, rising with gross weight). Free excess-recycling drop-off for Greensboro residents, $10 for non-residents, with proof of residency.
Payment: cash, card, check · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Accepts household trash, bulk trash and construction debris generated in Guilford, Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham and Stokes counties. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. A valid NC driver's license is required to pay by local check.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: No
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 6:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sat | 7:00 am–1:00 pm |
One section of the page lists a 6 p.m. weekday close; the main hours say 5 p.m. 2026 closures: MLK Day, Apr 3, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Jul 3, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Dec 25 and Jan 1, 2027. The page also lists an excess-recycling drop-off area.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Excess household recycling drop-off is free for City of Greensboro residents.
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Sources
Last verified: Jan 15, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Transfer Station, City of Greensboro (archived copy saved 2026-01-15; original https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/solid-waste-and-recycling/transfer-station) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026