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

Take it to the Macon County MSW Landfill or the Highlands Transfer Station. Cost: $43 a ton at the Franklin landfill, $67.50 a ton at the Highlands Transfer Station.

One of two places in Macon County that take brush and yard waste. The rest are listed below.

Macon County MSW Landfill

Weighed on the way in and out. No charge for bagged household waste

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Also closed on county holidays that fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

1448 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC

Get directionsCall the center: 828-349-2077

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 15, 2026.

Sources: Macon County: Solid waste and recycling locations (map data); Macon County: Landfill rules; Macon County: Solid Waste Management; Macon County: Solid waste fee schedule; Macon County: Solid waste ordinance (amended Dec. 10, 2024)

Rules for brush and yard waste

Fee
$43 a ton at the Franklin landfill, $67.50 a ton at the Highlands Transfer Station
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Other places that take brush and yard waste

Brush and yard waste in other counties

Sources: Macon County: Recycling; Macon County: Solid waste fee schedule

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