HHW drop-off
New Hanover County Recycling Facility
3.7 mi SE · Wilmington, NC
Landfill
New Hanover County Landfill
Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC · All sites in New Hanover County
New Hanover County Landfill is a landfill in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, operated by New Hanover County Department of Environmental Management. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1979, with closure projected for 2051.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in New Hanover 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 | 1979 |
| Projected closure | 2051 |
| Waste in place | 7,145,724 tons (2022) |
| Size | 191 acres |
| Owner | New Hanover County Department of Environmental Management |
| Operator | New Hanover County Department of Environmental Management |
| 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, 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
34.32409, -77.99904
- Transfer station
Pender County Convenient Trash Center (Rocky Point)
8.5 mi NE · Rocky Point, NC
- Transfer station
Pender County Transfer Station
19 mi E · Hampstead, NC
- C&D landfill
Brunswick County Landfill
25 mi SW · Bolivia, NC
Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
Folkstone C&D Recycling Collection/Transfer Facility
32 mi NE · Holly Ridge, NC
- Yard waste site
McGill Environmental Systems of Nc INC
35 mi NW · Rose Hill, NC
- Transfer station
Duplin County Transfer Station
37 mi N · Rose Hill, NC
- Transfer station
Bladen County Solid Waste
40 mi NW · Elizabethtown, NC
New Hanover County Landfill: questions
What does New Hanover County Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is New Hanover County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2051 for a landfill that opened in 1979 (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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