⛰️ John's River Landfill and Transfer Station
📍 2500 Marsh Trail, Morganton, NC 28655 · Landfill run by Burke County Waste Management
⚡ Quick Answer
John's River Landfill and Transfer Station is at 2500 Marsh Trail, Morganton, NC 28655. Starting price: $46 (per ton, construction debris). Hours: Monday to Friday 7 AM to 4 PM; Saturday 7 AM to 12 PM. Accepts: household trash, furniture, mattresses, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris, scrap metal. Phone: (828) 764-9066. Not yet verified by phone. Rate sheet checked October 24, 2026.
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💵 Published Fees
📋 Items and Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 🗑️ Household Trash | No per-ton price printed; $5 minimum for miscellaneous disposal |
| 🛋️ Furniture | Accepted, no fee printed |
| 🛏️ Mattresses | Accepted, no fee printed |
| 📺 Electronics | Accepted, no fee printed |
| 🛞 Tires | Without rim: no charge per the county brochure; with rim $4.50 (up to 20 in) or $6.50 (over 20 in) |
| 🌿 Yard Waste | Brush $36.75 / ton |
| 🧱 Construction Debris | $46 / ton |
| 🔩 Scrap Metal | Accepted, no fee printed |
Rates not dated; checked October 24, 2026. Items not listed as accepted here: Appliances, Concrete and Dirt, Paint, Hazardous Waste. Call to confirm before you go.
🕒 Hours
Closed Sunday. Household waste only is also taken Monday to Friday, 4 PM to 6 PM, at the container after the scale house. The county's brochure shows a Saturday notice that is hard to read; the directory page is the clear source.
📞 Contact
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✅ What They Take
- ➕Transfer station takes general household waste and recycling; the C&D landfill takes construction and demolition debris only.
- ➕Separate metal, pallets and electronics from regular waste and use the marked areas.
- ➕Mattress and box spring: individual sets only, no truckloads.
- ➕Landfill-only items: yard waste, tires, shingles and roofing, wooden pallets, mercury lamps and thermostats, non-bottle glass.
- ➕Motor oil and oil filters (5 gallon limit) and lead-acid batteries are taken.
🚫 Not Accepted
- 🚫Liquids
- 🚫Hazardous waste, including pesticides, oil-based paint, solvents
- 🚫Asbestos
- 🚫Gasoline and kerosene
- 🚫Compact fluorescent lamps
- 🚫Wet paint (paint must be dry)
- 🚫Vehicles, boats, RVs, golf carts, riding mowers, ATVs, tractors
📋 Before You Go
- ✅Burke County residents only; the county brochure says out-of-county use is a $500 fine at the landfill or any convenience center.
- ✅Tell the attendant about any mercury-containing items.
🔎 Sources Disagree
- 🔎Rim tire fees: the undated brochure lists $3.15 (up to 20 in) and $4.20 (over 20 in); the FY 26-27 fee schedule lists $4.50 and $6.50. We use the fee schedule.
- 🔎The county's landfill page lists no phone; the directory lists (828) 764-9066 and (828) 764-9064, and the Waste Management page says landfill phones were down and gives (828) 764-9071 for admin.
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❓ Common Questions About John's River Landfill and Transfer Station
How much does it cost to dump at John's River Landfill and Transfer Station?
Published fees at John's River Landfill and Transfer Station: Construction and demolition debris: $46 / ton (Fee schedule also lists a $5.25 household fee per household with this line; the county does not explain it); Brush: $36.75 / ton; Commercial and industrial waste: $79 / ton; Pallets: $49 / ton. The rate sheet is not dated. Checked October 24, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.
What can I bring to John's River Landfill and Transfer Station?
John's River Landfill and Transfer Station lists these as accepted: household trash, furniture, mattresses, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris, scrap metal. Not accepted: Liquids; Hazardous waste, including pesticides, oil-based paint, solvents; Asbestos; Gasoline and kerosene; Compact fluorescent lamps; Wet paint (paint must be dry); Vehicles, boats, RVs, golf carts, riding mowers, ATVs, tractors.
Do they take cash or card at John's River Landfill and Transfer Station?
The sources we read do not say how John's River Landfill and Transfer Station takes payment. Call (828) 764-9066 before you go.
Is there a resident discount or free dump day at John's River Landfill and Transfer Station?
We found no resident discount or free dump day published for John's River Landfill and Transfer Station. Residency rules: Burke County residents only; the county brochure says out-of-county use is a $500 fine at the landfill or any convenience center.
What are the hours at John's River Landfill and Transfer Station?
Monday to Friday: 7 AM to 4 PM; Saturday: 7 AM to 12 PM. Closed Sunday. Household waste only is also taken Monday to Friday, 4 PM to 6 PM, at the container after the scale house. The county's brochure shows a Saturday notice that is hard to read; the directory page is the clear source.
📚 Where This Comes From
- 📄County Waste Management page
- 📄County landfill page
- 📄County landfill directory listing
- 📄County FY 26-27 Waste Management Fees PDF
- 📄County Recycle Brochure
- 📄County Recycling Information page
Checked October 23, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. Call before you load up.
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