Greensboro Landfill & Dump — White Street, Burnt Poplar Hours, Fees & What They Take
The thing that trips up most Greensboro haulers: the City splits its loads between two sites. Household trash and bulky items go to the Burnt Poplar transfer station; construction debris and yard waste go to the White Street Landfill. A car is $15 a load and a pickup $25 at either one. Bring a hi-vis vest, which the City now requires, and cash if you're going to White Street.
Here's which site takes what, the hours, the fees, and where hazardous waste, tires and appliances go.
This is the garbage site; no yard waste (that goes to White Street). Waste must come from Guilford or a neighboring county. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing so you have time to unload. Everyone unloading must wear a high-visibility vest and closed-toe shoes, or you'll be turned away from the unloading area.
Car — $15 a load; pickup, van or SUV — $25 a load (C&D or yard waste)
All other vehicles — C&D $41/ton, yard waste $43/ton ($25 minimum, deposit required)
Compost & wood mulch — $20 a standard pickup
$150 deposit for loads arriving at or after 4:30 p.m. weekdays or after 12:30 p.m. Saturday
Cash or local check only
Accepts: Construction & demolition debris, Yard waste, Excess recycling, Glass
Only waste from Guilford County, and no household trash. No appliances, TVs, computers, tires, batteries, pallets or hazardous waste either. Loads must be covered and secured. Weigh out after 5:20 p.m. on a weekday (1:30 p.m. Saturday) and there's a $150 special-handling fee. The hours really are 7:50 to 4:50, not 8 to 5. Everyone unloading must wear a high-visibility vest and closed-toe shoes, or you'll be turned away from the unloading area.
The Burnt Poplar transfer station is open Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The White Street Landfill runs Monday to Friday 7:50 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Both are closed Sunday and on City holidays, including Veterans Day and a winter break day.
Two things worth planning around. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing so you have time to unload. And get to White Street before 4:30 p.m. on a weekday or 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, or you'll be asked for a $150 deposit. The hazardous waste center keeps its own hours: weekdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What it costs to dump in Greensboro
For a household load, Greensboro charges a flat rate by vehicle at both City sites:
Car — $15 a load
Pickup, passenger van or large SUV — $25 a load
Anything bigger (trailers, box trucks, dump trucks) — weighed: $52/ton for trash at Burnt Poplar; $41/ton for construction debris and $43/ton for yard waste at White Street. $25 minimum, with a cash deposit to weigh in.
Hazardous waste is free at the Patterson Street center, and each household gets five free tires a year at Bishop Road. Pay attention to payment: White Street takes cash or local check only, while the transfer station also takes cards.
If you get City trash service, you may not need to haul at all. Bulk trash (furniture, swing sets, drained lawn mowers) is collected curbside every other week, and appliances are picked up by appointment through 336-373-CITY. See what it costs to dump across North Carolina for how Greensboro compares.
Haul it yourself, or hire junk removal? — Greensboro
Clearing a whole house, a rental, or a remodel? Splitting a big mixed load between Burnt Poplar (trash) and White Street (construction debris and yard waste) means two trips and two tickets. Two ways people handle the big stuff here:
Haul it yourself — cheapest by a long way if you have a vehicle and can lift it. The gate rates above are the whole cost.
Junk-removal crew — a crew does the loading and hauls it away — check whether the price you are quoted is for curbside or in-home collection. Usually the better call for heavy furniture, appliances, or a cleanout on a deadline
Not sure which is cheaper for your load? Check an upfront junk-removal price and weigh it against the gate fee — no obligation either way.
Does the White Street Landfill take household trash?
No. White Street, at 2503 White Street, takes construction debris and yard waste only, from Guilford County. Household trash and bulky items go to the City's transfer station at 6310 Burnt Poplar Road, open Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both charge $15 for a car and $25 for a pickup.
Where do I take household garbage in Greensboro?
The Solid Waste Transfer Station at 6310 Burnt Poplar Road, not White Street. It takes household trash, bulky items and construction debris, Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. A car is $15 a load, a pickup $25.
What does it cost to dump in Greensboro?
At both City sites, a car is $15 a load and a pickup, passenger van or large SUV is $25. Bigger vehicles are weighed: $52/ton for trash at Burnt Poplar, $41/ton for construction debris and $43/ton for yard waste at White Street, with a $25 minimum. White Street takes cash or local check only.
What are the White Street Landfill hours?
Monday to Friday 7:50 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., closed Sunday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing, and before 4:30 p.m. weekdays or 12:30 p.m. Saturday to avoid a $150 deposit.
Why did the landfill ask me for a $150 deposit?
White Street requires a $150 deposit on construction debris and yard waste loads brought in at or after 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, or after 12:30 p.m. Saturday. If you then weigh out after 5:20 p.m. (1:30 p.m. Saturday), a $150 special-handling fee is charged on top of the tipping fee.
Where do I take tires and old appliances in Greensboro?
The Guilford County Scrap Tire & White Goods Collection Facility at 2138 Bishop Road, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each household gets five passenger tires a year free; after that it's $1.17 a tire, cash or check. City trash customers can also book an appliance pickup at 336-373-CITY.
How do I get rid of a large or heavy load in Greensboro?
Take trash and bulky items to Burnt Poplar and construction debris or yard waste to White Street, wearing a hi-vis vest. Or rent a roll-off, or get a junk-removal crew to carry it out and haul it for you. If you'd rather not do the lifting, check an upfront junk-removal price.
