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Johnston County Landfill

Open to the public. Fees by the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed on county holidays, which follow the North Carolina state government’s holiday schedule.
  • Be unloaded and weighed out by closing time.

680 County Home Road, Smithfield, NC 27577

Get directionsCall the center: 919-938-4750

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

Sources: Johnston County: Learn about the landfill; Johnston County: Holiday hours for the landfill and convenience centers

Run by Johnston County Solid Waste Services.

What it takes

It’s the only place in Johnston County that takes brush and construction debris.

Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.

Johnston County rules

  • The landfill charges $48 a ton for household trash, with a $10 minimum for anything weighed on the scales.
  • Secure and cover every load so nothing litters the road.

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