🌿 Yard Waste Disposal Fees: Buncombe, Henderson and More
Where to take yard waste and leaves, what Buncombe and Henderson counties charge, and how other counties compare.
⚡ Quick Answer
Yard waste is usually charged by weight or by the load. Buncombe County Landfill lists $30 / ton; leaves 2 bags for $1 and Henderson County Transfer Station lists $55 / ton, both dated July 1, 2026. Not every facility takes it, so check before you load.
Published October 24, 2026. Fees checked October 23, 2026. Not yet verified by phone.
| Yard Waste Fee | Rates Dated | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Buncombe County Landfill | Buncombe County, NC | $30 / ton; leaves 2 bags for $1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Henderson County Transfer Station | Henderson County, NC | $55 / ton | July 1, 2026 |
| Altamont Landfill | Alameda County, CA | Green waste, car or pickup: $129.00 / load | January 19, 2026 |
| Berkeley Transfer Station | Alameda County, CA | Organics (yard waste, food scraps): $72.05 / ton | August 1, 2022 |
| Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station | Alameda County, CA | Yard waste, wood, soil, concrete: $122.76 / ton | Not dated |
| Vasco Road Landfill | Alameda County, CA | Residential green waste: $41.00 / cu yd | February 1, 2026 |
| Acme Fill | Contra Costa County, CA | Green and wood waste: $130.00 / ton; Yard waste (grass, leaves): $140.00 / ton | Not dated |
| Golden Bear Transfer Station | Contra Costa County, CA | Green waste: $45.20 / cu yd | January 1, 2026 |
| Redwood Landfill and Recycling Center | Marin County, CA | $55 car or pickup; $141.41 / ton | October 2025 |
| Eastern Regional Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station | Placer County, CA | $17.58 / cubic yard | July 1, 2026 |
| Western Placer Materials Recovery Facility and Landfill | Placer County, CA | $85.00 / ton or $20.00 / cubic yard | July 1, 2025 |
| Kiefer Landfill | Sacramento County, CA | $115.65 / ton by weight; flat fee in a vehicle | January 1, 2026 |
| North Area Recovery Station | Sacramento County, CA | $115.65 / ton by weight; flat fee in a vehicle | January 1, 2026 |
| San Francisco Transfer Station | San Francisco County, CA | $274.57 / ton | Not dated |
| Lodi Transfer Station | San Joaquin County, CA | $23.42 / cubic yard up to 3 cu yd | August 15, 2024 |
| Pescadero Transfer Station | San Mateo County, CA | $34 minimum | January 15, 2024 |
| Shoreway Environmental Center | San Mateo County, CA | $62.50 / cubic yard | January 1, 2025 |
| GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility | Santa Clara County, CA | $30 / cubic yard clean | July 9, 2025 |
| Guadalupe Landfill | Santa Clara County, CA | $110 / ton | July 21, 2025 |
| Ben Lomond Transfer Station | Santa Cruz County, CA | $70.00 / ton, $22.50 minimum | July 1, 2026 |
| Buena Vista Landfill | Santa Cruz County, CA | $70.00 / ton, $22.50 minimum | July 1, 2026 |
| City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility | Santa Cruz County, CA | $68.00 / ton, $17.36 minimum | April 1, 2026 |
| Potrero Hills Landfill | Solano County, CA | $114 / ton, $54 minimum | Not dated |
| Annapolis Transfer Station | Sonoma County, CA | $126 / ton, $17 minimum | April 1, 2026 |
| Guerneville Transfer Station | Sonoma County, CA | $126 / ton, $17 minimum | April 1, 2026 |
| Healdsburg Transfer Station | Sonoma County, CA | $126 / ton, $17 minimum | April 1, 2026 |
| Sonoma Transfer Station | Sonoma County, CA | $126 / ton, $17 minimum | April 1, 2026 |
| Esparto Convenience Center | Yolo County, CA | $5 per can, $12 car, $22 mini-pickup, $32 full-size pickup | July 1, 2026 |
| Yolo County Central Landfill | Yolo County, CA | $5 per can, $12 car, $22 mini-pickup, $32 full-size pickup, or $90 / ton | July 1, 2026 |
| John's River Landfill and Transfer Station | Burke County, NC | Brush $36.75 / ton | Not dated |
| White Oak Landfill | Haywood County, NC | Brush and wood waste accepted; rate set at the scalehouse | Not dated |
| Jackson County Transfer Station | Jackson County, NC | $50 / ton, brush and yard waste | July 1, 2026 |
| McDowell County Transfer Station | McDowell County, NC | $72 / ton, $5 minimum; brush and limbs 4 inches or less across | Not dated |
| Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center | Mecklenburg County, NC | Up to 5 bags free; more than 5 bags $8 per unit; big loads $42 / ton ($8 minimum) | July 1, 2026 |
| Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center | Mecklenburg County, NC | Up to 5 bags free; more than 5 bags $8 per unit; big loads $42 / ton ($8 minimum) | July 1, 2026 |
| Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center | Mecklenburg County, NC | Up to 5 bags free; more than 5 bags $8 per unit; big loads $42 / ton ($8 minimum) | July 1, 2026 |
| North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center | Mecklenburg County, NC | Up to 5 bags free; more than 5 bags $8 per unit; big loads $42 / ton ($8 minimum) | July 1, 2026 |
| Polk County Transfer Station | Polk County, NC | Clean brush $40 / ton | July 1, 2026 |
| Rutherford County Landfill | Rutherford County, NC | $45 / ton brush and limbs, no stumps | Not dated |
| Woodruff Landfill | Transylvania County, NC | $20 / ton for brush, yard waste and stumps | Not dated |
Only facilities that accept yard waste and print a fee are listed. Buncombe and Henderson are first. Rates checked October 23, 2026; not yet verified by phone.
🍂 Leaves and Brush Rules
- 🍃Buncombe landfill: leaves are listed at 2 bags for $1, bagged and separate from other yard waste (county document, no date printed).
- 🌲Buncombe transfer station: brush and wood waste not accepted.
- 🍁Henderson convenience center: yard waste not accepted except bagged leaves in the fall.
🔗 Related Pages
Buncombe yard waste Henderson yard waste Christmas tree guide
❓ Common Questions
Where can I take yard waste in Buncombe or Henderson County?
Buncombe County Landfill takes untreated wood, limbs and yard waste ($30 / ton; leaves 2 bags for $1). Henderson County Transfer Station takes yard debris and loose leaves ($55 / ton). Rates dated July 1, 2026; not yet verified by phone.
Does the Buncombe County Transfer Station take brush?
No. The county lists brush and wood waste as not accepted at the transfer station, so take it to the landfill.
Can I take yard waste to the Henderson County Convenience Center?
Henderson lists yard waste as not accepted at the convenience center, except bagged leaves in the fall. Take other yard debris to the transfer station.
How are leaves charged in Buncombe County?
A county landfill document lists leaves at 2 bags for $1, bagged and kept separate from other yard waste. That document prints no effective date, so confirm the price with the landfill.
Can I get free mulch?
We found no current standing free mulch program in Buncombe or Henderson County. Henderson held a free mulch event on January 10, 2026 and a one-time giveaway in July 2022. See the Christmas tree guide for details.
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