Transfer station
Cheraw Road Solid Waste Site
0.4 mi E · Lenoir, NC
Landfill
Republic Services Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Lenoir, Caldwell County, NC · All sites in Caldwell County
Republic Services Foothills Regional MSW Landfill is a landfill in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, operated by Republic Services. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1998, with closure projected for 2038.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 4 disposal sites we list in Caldwell County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (828) 394-3133 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1998 |
| Projected closure | 2038 |
| Waste in place | 7,082,170 tons (2022) |
| Size | 55 acres |
| Owner | Republic Services |
| Operator | Republic Services |
| 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 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
35.91600, -81.59859
- Drop-off center
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4.3 mi W · Lenoir, NC
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- Landfill
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Takes C&D debris
- Yard waste site
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- Transfer station
City of Hickory Transfer Station
19 mi SE · Hickory, NC
- Yard waste site
City of Hickory Compost Facility
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- Transfer station
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Republic Services Foothills Regional MSW Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Republic Services Foothills Regional MSW Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (828) 394-3133 before hauling a load.
What does Republic Services Foothills Regional MSW Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Republic Services Foothills Regional MSW Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2038 for a landfill that opened in 1998 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- 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.
- 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.
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
- OpenStreetMap way/1062142282 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
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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