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Scaly Mountain Center

Bagged household trash, free. No business waste

Hours
Monday to Tuesday8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WednesdayClosed
Thursday8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FridayClosed
Saturday8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • The county has moved the centers to winter hours each November, closing at 5:30 p.m. until daylight saving time returns in March. Call before an evening trip in winter.

717 Hale Ridge Road, Scaly Mountain, NC

Get directionsCall the center: 828-526-0453

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

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

Run by Macon County Solid Waste Management.

What it takes

It’s one of three Macon County convenience centers that take used motor oil. The Macon County MSW Landfill takes appliances and electronics. The Macon County MSW Landfill and the Highlands Transfer Station take mattresses and brush.

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

Macon County rules

  • Bagged household waste is free at Macon County’s sites. Businesses can’t leave waste at the convenience centers: it goes to the landfill in Franklin or the Highlands Transfer Station, which charge $72 a ton in Franklin and $84.50 a ton in Highlands, with a $5 minimum.
  • Every center takes household recycling (cardboard, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, bulk plastic, mixed paper, and cans) and alkaline and lithium batteries. Hand lithium batteries to the attendant.

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