Yard waste site
Tilthy Rich Compost
3.3 mi SW · Durham, NC
Transfer Station
City of Durham Compost, HHW, & Transfer Station
Durham, Durham County, NC · All sites in Durham County
City of Durham Compost, HHW, & Transfer Station is a transfer station in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, operated by City of Durham. The site also works as a HHW drop-off and a yard waste site.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, household hazardous waste, household trash and yard waste. It is one of 7 disposal sites we list in Durham County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (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) | Closed |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1973 |
| Closed | 1998 |
| Waste in place | 3,600,000 tons |
| Size | 79.4 acres |
| Owner | City of Durham |
| Operator | City of Durham |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
36.02629, -78.85745
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City of Durham Compost, HHW, & Transfer Station: questions
What does City of Durham Compost, HHW, & Transfer Station accept?
Brush & limbs, household hazardous waste, household trash and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Is City of Durham Compost, HHW, & Transfer Station closed?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists the landfill as closed in 1998 (data as of September 2024). Some closed landfills keep a transfer station or drop-off area open, so check before you go.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- 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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