departments & agencies
solid waste services
81 Panther Branch Road,
Alexander, N.C. 28701
(828) 250-5460
Items Banned from NC Landfills Effective October 1
Begining October 1st 2009 3 items are banned from being disposed of in any North Carolina Landfill:
- Plastic Bottles
- Oil Filters
- Wood Pallets
These items must now be recycled. Please refer to the our recycling page for more information on how you can get started recycling these items.
For more information download this press release from the North Carolina Departement of Natural Resources.