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How to get rid of construction debris in Mecklenburg County

Take it to any of four drop-off sites in Mecklenburg County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

One of four places in Mecklenburg County that take construction debris. The rest are listed below.

Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center

Mecklenburg County residents with a free blue sticker; others pay fees

Hours
Monday to Saturday7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Open the day after Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve.

140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

Get directionsCall the county office: Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling, 980-314-3867

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling at 980-314-3867.

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

Source: Mecklenburg County: Recycling and disposal centers

Rules for construction debris

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Mecklenburg County residents with a free blue sticker; others pay fees.
  • Fees apply. Keep it separate from yard waste and bulky trash: mixed loads pay the construction debris rate.

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Source: Mecklenburg County: Recycling and disposal centers

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