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Roaring River Landfill

Wilkes County waste only, screened on arrival

Hours
Monday to Saturday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Wilkes County asks you to call ahead for holiday hours.
  • Commercial loads, construction and demolition debris, brush, pallets, and animal carcasses aren’t accepted after 5 p.m.

9219 Elkin Highway, Roaring River, NC 28669

Get directionsCall the center: 336-696-3867

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

Sources: Wilkes County: Landfill services and prices; Wilkes County: Recycling center locations and hours; Wilkes County: Wilkes Recycles brochure

Run by Wilkes County Solid Waste.

What it takes

It’s the only place in Wilkes County that takes tires, appliances, electronics, brush, construction debris, and batteries.

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

Wilkes County rules

  • The landfill takes Wilkes County waste only and screens every load. It charges $85 a ton for trash, shingles, asbestos (double-bagged; call ahead), and commercial glass, $180 for an empty mobile home, or by the bag: 50 cents up to 20 gallons, $1 up to 40, $1.50 up to 60. Tires, appliances, recyclables, car batteries, motor oil, and antifreeze are free. North Carolina law requires a tarp on your load.

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