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Hickory Grove Disposal & Recycling Center

Transfer stationPublicly ownedResidents only✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Key facts✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
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
8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215

Checked against official sources on Nov 1, 2026: source 1, source 2. Rules change — call before you haul a load.

About this transfer station

Hickory Grove 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 longer than 12 ft are turned away 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 Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove Disposal & Recycling Center?

The nearest other facility in our directory is Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill V (landfill), about 8.7 miles away in Cabarrus County, NC.

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