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
Also called the Blackburn Convenience Center. It isn’t the landfill, though it’s on the same road
What it takes
It’s the only one of Catawba County’s convenience centers that takes appliances. It’s one of four Catawba County convenience centers that take used motor oil. The Blackburn Landfill takes tires, paint, electronics, brush, construction debris, some batteries, and some household hazardous waste.
Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.
Catawba County rules
- 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.
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