Yard waste site
Salisbury Grants Creek Compost Facility
7.5 mi SE · Salisbury, NC
Landfill
Rowan County Landfill
Woodleaf, Rowan County, NC · All sites in Rowan County
Rowan County Landfill is a landfill in Woodleaf, Rowan County, North Carolina, operated by Rowan County. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1989, with closure projected for 2082.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 4 disposal sites we list in Rowan County.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (704) 278-2211 to confirm.
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 | 1989 |
| Projected closure | 2082 |
| Waste in place | 3,339,141 tons (2022) |
| Size | 51 acres |
| Owner | Rowan County |
| Operator | Rowan County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
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Rowan County Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Rowan County Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 2 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (704) 278-2211 before hauling a load.
What does Rowan County Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Rowan County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2082 for a landfill that opened in 1989 (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
- 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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