🏘️ NC 18 South Convenience Site
📍 3836 NC 18 S, Morganton, NC 28655 · Convenience Center run by Burke County Waste Management
⚡ Quick Answer
NC 18 South Convenience Site is at 3836 NC 18 S, Morganton, NC 28655. No single starting price is published; see the fee list below. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:30 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM. Accepts: household trash, furniture, electronics, 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 | Accepted, no fee printed |
| 🛋️ Furniture | Accepted, no fee printed |
| 📺 Electronics | Accepted, no fee printed |
| 🔩 Scrap Metal | Accepted, no fee printed |
Rates not dated; checked October 24, 2026. Items not listed as accepted here: Mattresses, Appliances, Tires, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Concrete and Dirt, Paint, Hazardous Waste. Call to confirm before you go.
🕒 Hours
Closed Wednesday and Sunday. The county directory lists these hours for every convenience site; the county's brochure gives the same hours. Burke County residents only; the brochure says out-of-county use carries a $500 fine.
📞 Contact
📞 (828) 764-9066🌐 Visit Website🗺️ Get DirectionsRun this facility? Claim this listing free to correct or add details.
✅ What They Take
- ➕Household trash and recycling: aluminum, plastics #1 and #2, corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, glass bottles, metal (food cans, lawn mowers, lamps, toasters, dryers, microwaves).
- ➕Electronics: TVs, computers and peripherals, copiers, fax machines, stereos, phones, gaming consoles.
- ➕Furniture and mixed-material items go in the rough box.
- ➕Lead-acid batteries and motor oil and oil filters (5 gallon limit) are also taken. Household trash is inferred from the county calling these sites for general household waste and recycling.
🚫 Not Accepted
- 🚫Commercial waste
- 🚫Loads over one cubic yard (a full pickup bed is fine if kept below the sides)
- 🚫Construction or demolition debris
- 🚫Liquid paint (dry latex paint can go in regular trash)
- 🚫Plastic bags or film
- 🚫CFLs and rechargeable batteries
- 🚫Asbestos
- 🚫Yard waste, tires, shingles, wooden pallets and mercury-containing items (landfill only)
- 🚫Gasoline and kerosene
- 🚫Household hazardous waste such as pesticides, oil-based paint, solvents
📋 Before You Go
- ✅Burke County residents only; the county brochure says out-of-county use is a $500 fine.
- ✅Cardboard, aluminum and plastics #1 and #2 must be recycled, not thrown away.
- ✅Attendants may redirect large loads to the landfill.
🔎 Sources Disagree
- 🔎ZIP and city: the directory lists Morganton 28655 and the brochure lists Morganton; the map PDF lists Connelly Springs 28612. We use Morganton 28655.
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❓ Common Questions About NC 18 South Convenience Site
How much does it cost to dump at NC 18 South Convenience Site?
NC 18 South Convenience Site does not publish a price we could confirm. Call (828) 764-9066 for current rates.
What can I bring to NC 18 South Convenience Site?
NC 18 South Convenience Site lists these as accepted: household trash, furniture, electronics, scrap metal. Not accepted: Commercial waste; Loads over one cubic yard (a full pickup bed is fine if kept below the sides); Construction or demolition debris; Liquid paint (dry latex paint can go in regular trash); Plastic bags or film; CFLs and rechargeable batteries; Asbestos; Yard waste, tires, shingles, wooden pallets and mercury-containing items (landfill only); Gasoline and kerosene; Household hazardous waste such as pesticides, oil-based paint, solvents.
Do they take cash or card at NC 18 South Convenience Site?
The sources we read do not say how NC 18 South Convenience Site takes payment. Call (828) 764-9066 before you go.
Is there a resident discount or free dump day at NC 18 South Convenience Site?
We found no resident discount or free dump day published for NC 18 South Convenience Site. Residency rules: Burke County residents only; the county brochure says out-of-county use is a $500 fine.
What are the hours at NC 18 South Convenience Site?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 6:30 AM to 6 PM; Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. The county directory lists these hours for every convenience site; the county's brochure gives the same hours. Burke County residents only; the brochure says out-of-county use carries a $500 fine.
📚 Where This Comes From
- 📄County Waste Management page
- 📄County Resource Directory, convenience sites
- 📄County Recycle Brochure (Convenience Centers)
- 📄County Recycling Information page
Checked October 23, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. Call before you load up.
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