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

Take it to the Blackburn Landfill. Cost: $23 a ton for brush and limbs; $5 a load for loose grass and leaves. Limit: no longer than 8 feet or thicker than 14 inches.

Blackburn Landfill

Open to the public. Fees by the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SundayClosed
  • 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

Get directionsCall the center: 704-462-1348

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Catawba County: Blackburn Landfill; Catawba County: Fiscal 2026-27 fee schedule (solid waste on pages 16-18); Catawba County: Recycling and waste reduction (A to Z)

Rules for brush and yard waste

Fee
$23 a ton for brush and limbs; $5 a load for loose grass and leaves
Limit
No longer than 8 feet or thicker than 14 inches
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Keep roots and stumps out, or the load pays triple.

Brush and yard waste in other counties

Sources: Catawba County: Fiscal 2026-27 fee schedule (solid waste on pages 16-18); Catawba County: Recycling and waste reduction (A to Z)

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