Drop-off center
Marshall Collection Center #1
6.6 mi N · Marshall, NC
Landfill
Buncombe County Landfill
Alexander, Buncombe County, NC · All sites in Buncombe County
Buncombe County Landfill is a landfill in Alexander, Buncombe County, North Carolina, operated by Buncombe County Department of Solid Waste. The site also works as a C&D landfill. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1997, with closure projected for 2085.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, OpenStreetMap and the facility's website, it takes appliances, asbestos (permitted loads), batteries, brick & block, brush & limbs and cardboard and more. Published fee: 33-gallon bags: $2 per bag (checked October 5, 2026). Commercial haulers and contractors are accepted. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Buncombe County.
Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Shown as the source lists them: they leave out a day of the week, vary by season or week, or carry a note, so we do not turn them into a weekly table.
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (828) 250-5462 to confirm.
Fees
| Item | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 33-gallon bagsresidents only | $2 | per bag |
| Less than 33-gallon bagsresidents only | $1 | per bag |
| Pick-up trucks, vans, or small trailersresidents only, $10 minimum (as of July 1, 2026) | $53.50 | per ton |
| First violation above the 5% limitcommercial / franchise haulers | $107 | per ton |
| Second violation or any subsequent violation occurring within six months of the first violationcommercial / franchise haulers | $160.50 | per ton |
| Untreated wood, limbs, yard wastes, or other materials suitable for mulching | $30 | per ton |
| Friable asbestos$100 minimum, 24-hour notice and appointment required | $100 | per ton |
| Tires with original scrap tire certification formLimit of 20 | $0 | each |
| Tires without form | $2 | each |
| Electronics recyclinglimit five units, businesses must call for prior approval | $0.30 | per pound |
| TV/monitor/laptopregardless of size, limit five units | $10 | each |
| Automotive tiresup to 10 tires | $0 | each |
| Each additional tire after 10 | $2 | per tire |
| Tires on rimseven the first 10 | $2 | per tire |
| Farm Animals | $50 | each |
| Leavesmust be in bags and separated from wood and other yard waste | $1 | for 2 bags |
| Wood pallets | $20 | per ton |
| ElectronicsBusinesses | 30 cents | per pound |
| Cell phones, computer towers, and computer-related electronics such as CPUs and keyboardsresidents | $0 | each |
| Televisions, computer monitors, and laptopsregardless of size, residents | $10 | each |
| Pesticides , including herbicides, insecticides, fungicidesresidents | $0 | each |
| Automotive Fluids such as motor oil, antifreeze, coolant, and Lead acid batteriesresidents | $0 | each |
| Flammable liquids like gasoline and kerosene, and Paint and paint-related items such as water sealer, paint thinners, en20-gallon limit per week, residents | $2 | per gallon |
| 4 foot Fluorescent Light BulbsUp to 5 free per week | $0.75 | each |
| 8 foot Fluorescent Light BulbsUp to 5 free per week | $0.90 | each |
| All other light bulbsUp to 5 free per week | $5 | each |
Source: buncombenc.gov · checked October 5, 2026. Rates change; confirm with the facility before you haul.
Price a load at this rate with the dump fee calculator.
What it takes
Accepted
- Appliances (accepted)
- Asbestos (permitted loads) (accepted)
- Batteries (accepted)
- Brick & block (accepted)
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Cardboard (accepted)
- Concrete (accepted)
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Electronics (accepted)
- Glass (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Lumber & wood (accepted)
- Motor oil (accepted)
- Paint (accepted)
- Recycling (accepted)
- Scrap metal (accepted)
- Tires (accepted)
- Yard waste (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, OpenStreetMap and the facility's website. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Rules at the gate
- All loads passing through Buncombe County Solid Waste Facilities must be covered and secure.
- Remain in the immediate vicinity of your vehicle at all times; loitering is not permitted and is extremely unsafe!
- All children under the age of 15 must remain in the vehicle at all times.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and high-visibility clothing.
- Loads requiring more than 30 minutes to unload must be in the landfill by 4 p.m. on weekdays.
- Loads requiring more than 30 minutes to unload must be in the landfill by noon on Saturdays.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1997 |
| Projected closure | 2085 |
| Waste in place | 3,192,392 tons (2022) |
| Size | 56 acres |
| Owner | Buncombe County Department of Solid Waste |
| Operator | Buncombe County Department of Solid Waste |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Buncombe County Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Buncombe County Landfill?
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (828) 250-5462 before hauling a load.
How much does it cost to dump at Buncombe County Landfill?
33-gallon bags: $2 per bag (residents only); Less than 33-gallon bags: $1 per bag (residents only); Pick-up trucks, vans, or small trailers: $53.50 per ton (residents only, $10 minimum (as of July 1, 2026)); First violation above the 5% limit: $107 per ton (commercial / franchise haulers); Second violation or any subsequent violation occurring within six months of the first violation: $160.50 per ton (commercial / franchise haulers); more items are listed in the fee table above. Rates were read from the facility's published fee schedule on October 5, 2026.
What does Buncombe County Landfill accept?
Appliances, asbestos (permitted loads), batteries, brick & block, brush & limbs, cardboard, concrete, construction debris, electronics, glass, household hazardous waste, household trash, lumber & wood, motor oil, paint, recycling, scrap metal, tires and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, OpenStreetMap and the facility's website. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Buncombe County Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris, concrete, brick & block and lumber & wood.
Can contractors use Buncombe County Landfill?
Yes. Contractor and commercial loads are accepted.
How do you pay at Buncombe County Landfill?
Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
When is Buncombe County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2085 for a landfill that opened in 1997 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
- 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.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost 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 · record dated 2020-06-01
- OpenStreetMap way/842835292 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
- The facility's own website
Newest source record dated August 14, 2025. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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