Catawba County convenience centers and dump hours
Convenience centers are what most people call the dump. This page covers five convenience centers and the Blackburn Landfill. Some are run by Republic Services, not the county. Each one’s hours are posted below, with the rules that apply.
Convenience centers
- The convenience centers charge $2 a bag for household garbage, $20 for a small pickup load (6-foot bed or less), and $30 for a large one (up to 8 feet); bigger loads go to the landfill. Bag all household garbage. Recycling is free.
Rocky Ford Road Convenience Center
Bagged household garbage, bulky items, and recycling. Fees apply
| Monday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Catawba County’s recycling page lists Rocky Ford Road’s hours without Wednesday.
3864 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Bethany Church Road Convenience Center
Bagged household garbage, bulky items, and recycling. Fees apply
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
2436 Bethany Church Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Cooksville Convenience Center
Bagged household garbage, bulky items, and recycling. Fees apply
| Monday to Thursday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Friday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
3659 Rhoney Farm Rd, Vale, NC 28168
Oxford Convenience Center
Bagged household garbage, bulky items, and recycling. Fees apply
| Monday to Tuesday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday to Sunday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
4637 Lookout Dam Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
Sherrills Ford Convenience Center
Bagged household garbage, bulky items, and recycling. Fees apply
| Monday to Wednesday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Thursday to Sunday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
8876 Sherrills Ford Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Landfills
- The landfill charges $41.09 a ton for household trash and construction debris ($20.55 minimum). An uncovered or unsecured load pays $50 more, and you need a safety vest ($1, or bring your own).The landfill’s own page gives $40.28 a ton for household trash.
Blackburn Landfill
Open to the public. Fees by the ton
| Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Catawba County’s fee schedule says the landfill opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays.
- The yard waste grinding area and the residential paint, electronics, and battery recycling area stay open until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
4017 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC 28658
What to do with…
Questions? Catawba County Utilities & Engineering answers at 704-462-1348.
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