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Dumps and Transfer Stations in Buncombe County, NC

Compare 3 public drop-off sites in Buncombe County: published fees, hours and what each one accepts. Checked October 23, 2026.

3Facilities
2Cities
0Take Mattresses
$10Lowest Starting Price

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    Buncombe County Landfill85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander
  2. 2
    Buncombe County Transfer Station190 Hominy Creek Road, Asheville
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💡 Good to Know in Buncombe County

✅ Before You Go

  • The county landfill in Alexander takes everything, including concrete, wood and TVs. The transfer station on Hominy Creek Road in Asheville is closer for bagged trash but does not take concrete, brush, wood, TVs or motor oil.
  • Paint and chemicals are accepted only on scheduled collection Tuesdays at the landfill. Asheville GreenWorks also runs Hard 2 Recycle events for electronics at rotating school lots; check ashevillegreenworks.org for dates.
  • Call ahead. Rates are set at the scale and many add fuel or environmental surcharges.
  • Bring ID and proof of address if you want resident rates or a free mattress drop-off.
  • Separate your load. Mixed loads usually pay the higher rate.

🎟️ Free Drop-Offs

  • No free drop-off programs published for this county yet.

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🔎 Browse by Item in Buncombe County

🗑️ Household Trash (2)🔌 Appliances (2)📺 Electronics (2)🛞 Tires (2)🌿 Yard Waste (1)🧱 Construction Debris (1)🪨 Concrete and Dirt (1)🔩 Scrap Metal (2)☣️ Hazardous Waste (2)

🏢 All 3 Facilities in Buncombe County

1

Buncombe County Landfill

📍 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $10
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Fees and what they take

Pickup, van or small trailer$53.50 / ton
33-gallon bag of household trash$2 each
Bag smaller than 33 gallons$1 each
Untreated wood, limbs and yard waste$30 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires🌿 Yard Waste🧱 Construction Debris

Hours

Monday to Friday8 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday8 AM to 12:30 PM
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2

Buncombe County Transfer Station

📍 190 Hominy Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806

🚛 Transfer Station💵 From $12
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

33-gallon bag of household trash, recyclables removed$2 each
Bag smaller than 33 gallons$1 each
Loads under 380 lb$12 minimum
Tires off the rim, first 10$0
🗑️ Household Trash🔌 Appliances🛞 Tires🔩 Scrap Metal

⚠️ An older county web page still shows a 2018 rate of $47.75 / ton. The current page prints ...

Hours

Monday to Friday8 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday8 AM to 1 PM
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3

Buncombe County Household Hazardous Waste Collection

📍 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701

☣️ Hazardous Waste Drop-Off💵 From $2
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Fees and what they take

Paint, paint products and flammable liquids$2 / gallon
TV, monitor or laptop$10 each
Pesticides, herbicides and fungicides$0
Motor oil, antifreeze and lead acid batteries$0
☣️ Hazardous Waste📺 Electronics

Hours

Scheduled Tuesdays9 AM to 3 PM
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❓ Common Questions

Which Buncombe County facility has the lowest starting price?

Based on published rates checked October 23, 2026, Buncombe County Landfill in Alexander lists the lowest minimum: $10 (minimum, then $53.50 per ton). Fees and surcharges are added at the scale, so call ahead.

Where can I take tires in Buncombe County?

These facilities list tires as accepted: Buncombe County Landfill, Buncombe County Transfer Station. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take electronics in Buncombe County?

These facilities list electronics as accepted: Buncombe County Landfill, Buncombe County Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take hazardous waste in Buncombe County?

These facilities list hazardous waste as accepted: Buncombe County Landfill, Buncombe County Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

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