⛰️ New Hanover County Landfill
📍 5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Landfill run by New Hanover County Recycling and Solid Waste
⚡ Quick Answer
New Hanover County Landfill is at 5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401. Starting price: $5 (minimum charge). Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 6:30 AM to noon. Accepts: household trash, construction debris, mattresses, furniture, yard waste, concrete and dirt, appliances, tires. Phone: (910) 798-4450. Not yet verified by phone. Rate sheet checked October 26, 2026.
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💵 Published Fees
📋 Items and Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 🗑️ Household Trash | $61 / ton, $5 minimum |
| 🧱 Construction Debris | $61 / ton |
| 🛏️ Mattresses | $61 / ton plus $10 each |
| 🛋️ Furniture | Bulky items accepted at $61 / ton |
| 🌿 Yard Waste | $30 / ton residential |
| 🪨 Concrete and Dirt | $30 / ton; clean concrete $10 / ton |
| 🔌 Appliances | Free |
| 🛞 Tires | Free for homeowners, up to 5 a day |
| 🔩 Scrap Metal | Recycled on site |
Rates July 1, 2026; checked October 26, 2026. Items not listed as accepted here: Electronics, Paint, Hazardous Waste. Call to confirm before you go.
🕒 Hours
Closed Sunday and select holidays. All customers must be unloaded and gone by closing time.
📞 Contact
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✅ What They Take
- ➕Trash, C&D, bulky items, yard waste, concrete, tires, appliances, oyster shells, cooking oil and recyclables
🚫 Not Accepted
- 🚫Asbestos
- 🚫Out-of-county waste
- 🚫Hazardous waste (take it to the county facility at 3002 Highway 421 North)
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❓ Common Questions About New Hanover County Landfill
How much does it cost to dump at New Hanover County Landfill?
Published fees at New Hanover County Landfill: Household trash (MSW): $61 / ton (Includes the $2 state tax; prorated by weight); Construction and demolition debris: $61 / ton; Minimum charge: $5; Mattress or box spring: $61 / ton plus $10 each. Rates effective July 1, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.
What can I bring to New Hanover County Landfill?
New Hanover County Landfill lists these as accepted: household trash, construction debris, mattresses, furniture, yard waste, concrete and dirt, appliances, tires, scrap metal. Not accepted: Asbestos; Out-of-county waste; Hazardous waste (take it to the county facility at 3002 Highway 421 North).
Do they take cash or card at New Hanover County Landfill?
The sources we read do not say how New Hanover County Landfill takes payment. Call (910) 798-4450 before you go.
Is there a resident discount or free dump day at New Hanover County Landfill?
We found no resident discount or free dump day published for New Hanover County Landfill.
What are the hours at New Hanover County Landfill?
Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday: 6:30 AM to noon. Closed Sunday and select holidays. All customers must be unloaded and gone by closing time.
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Checked October 23, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. Call before you load up.
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