Yard waste site
Regional Compost Management Facility (Catawba)
6.4 mi N · Newton, NC
Landfill
Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility
Newton, Catawba County, NC · All sites in Catawba County
Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility is a landfill in Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, operated by Catawba County. The site also works as a C&D landfill and a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1981, with closure projected for 2075.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, construction debris, household trash and yard waste. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Catawba County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Yard waste (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1981 |
| Projected closure | 2075 |
| Waste in place | 5,858,545 tons (2022) |
| Size | 134 acres |
| Owner | Catawba County |
| Operator | Catawba County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility: questions
What does Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility accept?
Brush & limbs, construction debris, household trash and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Blackburn Resource Recovery Landfill Facility expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2075 for a landfill that opened in 1981 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Waste Management (DWM) Site Locator Tool) · record dated 2025-08-14
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Waste Management (DWM) Site Locator Tool) · record dated 2025-08-14
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated August 14, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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