Landfill
Rutherford County Solid Waste‐shiloh Center
3.7 mi S · Rutherfordton, NC
Construction & Demolition Landfill
Rutherford County MSW Landfill
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, NC · All sites in Rutherford County
Rutherford County MSW Landfill is a construction & demolition landfill in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, operated by Rutherford County. The site also works as a transfer station.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes construction debris and household trash. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Rutherford County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Construction debris (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) | Closed |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1950 |
| Closed | 1997 |
| Waste in place | 1,600,000 tons |
| Owner | Rutherford County |
| Operator | Rutherford County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Hauling construction debris in North Carolina? Compare every site that takes it on the North Carolina construction debris list.
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Location and nearby sites
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- Drop-off center
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- Transfer station
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Rutherford County MSW Landfill: questions
What does Rutherford County MSW Landfill accept?
Construction debris and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Rutherford County MSW Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
Is Rutherford County MSW Landfill closed?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists the landfill as closed in 1997 (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
- 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.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
- 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.
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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