Drop-off center
Elkin Recycling Center
10 mi NE · Elkin, NC
Landfill
Wilkes County Landfill 2
Roaring River, Wilkes County, NC · All sites in Wilkes County
Wilkes County Landfill 2 is a landfill in Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, operated by Dan Johnson. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1993, with closure projected for 2034.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (336) 696-5806 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 | 1993 |
| Projected closure | 2034 |
| Waste in place | 1,691,987 tons (2022) |
| Size | 12 acres |
| Owner | Wilkes County |
| Operator | Dan Johnson |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Wilkes County Landfill 2: questions
What are the hours at Wilkes County Landfill 2?
Monday – Saturday 7 AM – 6 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (336) 696-5806 before hauling a load.
What does Wilkes County Landfill 2 accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Wilkes County Landfill 2 expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2034 for a landfill that opened in 1993 (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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