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How to get rid of brush and yard waste in Buncombe County

Take it to the Buncombe County Landfill. Cost: $30 a ton; bagged leaves 2 bags for $1.

Buncombe County Landfill

Open to the public. Fees by the bag or the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • The county lists closings a few months ahead on its calendar.
  • Loads that take more than 30 minutes to unload must be in by 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturdays.

85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701

Get directionsCall the center: 828-250-5462

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Sources: Buncombe County: Landfill; Buncombe County: Solid Waste staff directory; Buncombe County: Solid Waste

Rules for brush and yard waste

Fee
$30 a ton; bagged leaves 2 bags for $1
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Open to the public. Fees by the bag or the ton.
  • Keep bagged leaves separate from wood and other yard waste. The transfer station doesn’t take brush.

Brush and yard waste in other counties

Sources: Buncombe County: Landfill; Buncombe County: Transfer Station

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