Drop-off center
Franklin Staffed Recycling Center
2.5 mi N · Franklin, NC
Landfill
Macon County Landfill (Open)
Franklin, Macon County, NC · All sites in Macon County
Macon County Landfill (Open) is a landfill in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, operated by Macon County. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1992, with closure projected for 2046.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Macon County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (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 | 1992 |
| Projected closure | 2046 |
| Waste in place | 684,342 tons (2016) |
| Owner | Macon County |
| Operator | Macon County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees, residency rules or a phone number 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
35.20234, -83.38063
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- Drop-off center
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11 mi NE · Sylva, NC
- Drop-off center
Jackson County Recycling Center
13 mi NE · Cullowhee, NC
- Transfer station
Dillsboro Staffed Recycling Center
14 mi NE · Sylva, NC
- Transfer station
Swain County Transfer Facility
15 mi N · Bryson City, NC
- Transfer station
Highlands Transfer Station
17 mi SE · Highlands, NC
Macon County Landfill (Open): questions
What does Macon County Landfill (Open) accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Macon County Landfill (Open) expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2046 for a landfill that opened in 1992 (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
- 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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