Harnett County Solid Waste is responsible for the management and day-to-day operation of the landfills and convenience centers located in the county. It is the mission of the Harnett County Solid Waste Department to be an innovative and responsive organization that aggressively provides environmentally sound and fiscally responsible waste management while educating the public on responsible long term waste management practices and systems.
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Convenient Centers
These sites accept: Household trash (kitchen trash) & Commingled Recyclables Read more
Waste Haulers - Curbside Pickup
Private Waste Haulers Harnett County does not provide curbside pickup. It is managed privately through a waste hauler. *Harnett County does not endorse any … Read more
Fees & Payment Methods
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2024, Harnett County Solid Waste will charge the following fees. Both landfills accept cash, check, and credit cards, (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover) … Read more
Hazardous Waste
We host yearly hazardous waste events for Harnett County residents to dispose of items for free. These events are advertised on our website in advance and the Harnett County monthly newsletters. Read more
Holiday Schedule
Landfills & Convenience Centers All sites will be closed the following days: New Year’s Day - Wednesday, January 1 st Martin Luther King Day – Monday, … Read more
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Charge Account Application for Harnett County Landfills
Please note that our facilities only accept waste from Harnett County. Read more
Sharps Disposal
Safely dispose of sharps at Harnett County Health Department 307 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Lillington 910-893-7550 Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Read more
Recycling Information
Harnett County Solid Waste encourages all citizens to participate in the many recycling opportunities available in our county. Recyclables should always be Empty. Clean. Dry. There are recycling bins … Read more
Illegal Dumping and Litter
DO NOT leave trash outside gates at the convenience centers or landfill. This is considered littering under N.C.G.S. 14-339. Violaters will be subject to civil citation or criminal charges. All … Read more
Educational Resources
What is a landfill? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=821RZegnHdM Empty, Clean, and Dry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYS5OejQ3SY www.re3.org Read more
Upcoming EventsView All
Household Hazardous Waste & Shredding Event
May 17, 2025
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, May 17th from 9:00-12:00 at 301 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd. Lillington, Harnett County Solid Waste Department will host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Shredding Event for Harnett County residents.
Household Hazardous Waste & Shredding Event
November 1, 2025
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, November 1st from 9:00-12:00 at 301 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd. Lillington, Harnett County Solid Waste Department will host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Shredding Event for Harnett County residents.
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Construction/Demolition Materials (old and new): Shingles, Tin, Masonry Products, Sheet Rock, Fiber Board, Insulation, Lumber, Plywood, Paneling, Siding, Masonite, Plumbing/Electrical Items, Floor Covering/Carpet and Rugs, Other, etc.
The fee for Construction/Demolition Materials is $48.00 per tonnage or $5.00 minimum.
Land Clearing/Inert Debris/Yard Waste: Land Clearing Debris, Large/Small Limbs, Trees, Stumps, Roots and Dirt, Bushes, Leaves, Grass Clippings, Pallets, Other, etc.
The fee for Land Clearing/Inert Debris/Yard Waste is $30.00 per tonnage or $5.00 minimum.
White Goods are Used Appliances and Scrap Metal. There is no charge for these items as long as they are delivered separated and offloaded in designated areas.
You can drop off your white goods at the Dunn Erwin landfill/transfer station and the Anderson Creek landfill/transfer station. There is no charge for white goods or for metals.
Furniture is accepted at the Dunn Erwin landfill/transfer station and the Anderson Creek landfill/transfer station. There is a $5.00 minimum fee.
Scrap tires can be disposed at the Dunn/Erwin Landfill/Transfer Station/Recycling Center or the Anderson Creek Landfill/TransferStation/Recycling Center.
There are two classifications for scrap tires Certified and Uncertified.
- Certified Scrap Tires: There is no charged if delivered separated and offloaded in designated areas.
- Uncertified Scrap Tires: There is a charge of $76.00 per ton or .038 per pound.
Mattresses and Box Springs are accepted at the Dunn Erwin landfill/transfer station and the Anderson Creek landfill/transfer station. There is a $5.00 minimum fee.
There is no fees for Used Lead Acid Batteries as long as they are delivered separated and offloaded in designated areas.
Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional waste is anything that is not residential construction and demolition materials, land clearing debris, inert debris, or yard waste.
The fee for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional solid waste is $48.00 per tonnage or $5.00 minimum.
We only accept used motor oil, antifreeze, used fryer oil at our Johnsonville “Ponderosa” convenient site located at 721 Ponderosa Road, Cameron. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed on Sunday. However, please check with local auto parts/service locations and/or home improvement stores for recycling or disposing of such liquids.