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Compost Central Disposal & Recycling Center
Transfer stationPublicly ownedResidents only✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–4pm; Closed Sundays and county holidays
- Payment
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- Accepts
- Household trash, Bulky furniture, Construction and demolition debris, Yard waste, Appliances, Curbside and enhanced recycling (foam, books, shredded paper, textiles), Household hazardous waste and motor oil, Electronics
Not accepted: Explosives, ammunition or radioactive items - Who can use it
- Built for Mecklenburg County residents (display a blue entry sticker, available at the fee booth). Commercial and out-of-county customers can buy their own entry stickers.
- Phone
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- Address
- 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
Checked against official sources on Nov 1, 2026: source 1, source 2. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this transfer station
Compost Central Disposal & Recycling Center is a publicly owned transfer station in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It is owned by Mecklenburg County. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer. Built for Mecklenburg County residents (display a blue entry sticker, available at the fee booth). Commercial and out-of-county customers can buy their own entry stickers.
Materials accepted
Accepted
- Household trash
- Bulky furniture
- Construction and demolition debris
- Yard waste
- Appliances
- Curbside and enhanced recycling (foam, books, shredded paper, textiles)
- Household hazardous waste and motor oil
- Electronics
Not accepted
- Explosives, ammunition or radioactive items
Good to know
- Mulch and compost are for sale on site.
- Trailers up to 16 ft accepted for bulky and C&D waste.
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Compost Central Disposal & Recycling Center?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 1, 2026): Mon–Sat 7am–4pm; Closed Sundays and county holidays. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at Compost Central Disposal & Recycling Center?
Most transfer stations charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.
Can I use Compost Central Disposal & Recycling Center if I don't live in Mecklenburg County?
Built for Mecklenburg County residents (display a blue entry sticker, available at the fee booth). Commercial and out-of-county customers can buy their own entry stickers.
What is the closest other dump to Compost Central Disposal & Recycling Center?
The nearest other facility in our directory is North Mecklenburg Disposal & Recycling Center (transfer station), about 8.3 miles away in Mecklenburg County, NC.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Mecklenburg Disposal & Recycling Center Mecklenburg County, NC | Transfer station | 8.3 mi |
| Hickory Grove Disposal & Recycling Center Mecklenburg County, NC | Transfer station | 13.3 mi |
| Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill V Cabarrus County, NC | Landfill | 14.0 mi |
| Gaston County LF Gaston County, NC | Landfill | 16.0 mi |
| Foxhole Disposal & Recycling Center Mecklenburg County, NC | Transfer station | 19.0 mi |
| Alfred M. Brown Operations Center Cabarrus County, NC | Transfer station | 20.9 mi |