The solid waste program assures safe collection, storage and disposal of our community's trash. It operates a disposal site for construction and demolition waste, provides and staffs 9 collection/recycling sites throughout the county for rural trash deposits and, investigates complaints concerning solid waste violations.
Solid Waste Management Ordinance
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Plastic Bottle Disposal
These items cannot be disposed of in the trash. They must be RECYCLED.
Cell Phone Disposal Plan Mobile (Cellular) Phones will be accepted at the landfill ONLY (it's FREE)! 3057 Duke Rd., Nashville 27856 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
JUNK MAIL can be recycled along with your newspapers.
'White Goods' Disposal Plan If you need to dispose of appliances with FREON, such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, these must now be taken to the landfill at 3057 Duke Rd. so the Freon can be extracted. These items may then be left for disposal at the landfill. This is a FREE service! White Goods (REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, AIR CONDITIONERS) containing FREON will NOT be accepted at convenience centers! These will be accepted at the landfill ONLY (it's FREE)! 3057 Duke Rd., Nashville 27856 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. State fines can be accessed if lines are broken and Freon is leaking GS 130A-290 (a)(44)
***Computer Recycling*** Effective immediately the Nash County Landfill is accepting computers for recycling. Computers are now accepted at site 1 (Middlesex) site 2 (Spring Hope) site 5 (Old Carriage Rd.) site 6 (Drake) and at the landfill located 3057 Duke Rd. The hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pm
***Tank for Antifreeze*** Now at Site Seven (3057 Duke Rd., Nashville) rural Nash County citizens may deposit their old antifreeze in the storage tank.
***Nash County’s Landfill accepts old or abandoned mobile homes free of charge! Call for details!***
In an effort to clean up our beautiful community, Nash County will now remove junk and abandoned vehicles at no cost. Vehicles must be located in the unincorporated areas of Nash County. Complete this application and fax it to the Nash County Planning Department at 252-459-1381 or mail it to: Nash County Planning Department, 120 West Washington St., Suite 2110, Nashville, NC 27856. For more details about the program, call (252) 459-9809.
HOURS OF OPERATION (Attendant on Duty)
SPRING – SUMMER
Monday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sunday 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
FALL – WINTER
Monday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sunday 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
NINE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU, THE RURAL RESIDENTS OF NASH COUNTY
Nine Convenience Sites located throughout Nash County are paid for by rural county residents only. Convenience sites are restricted to incorporated town residents.
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Map of Solid Waste Facilities
Nash County Solid Waste Convenience Center Brochure English
Nash County Solid Waste Convenience Center Brochure en espa?ol
Click on address below for driving directions.
Types of WASTE NOT ACCEPTED at Convenience Centers
Vick Site #4 on Hwy 58 is NOT permitted to accept used oil or batteries due to the fact it is too close to Sapony Creek which in turn empties into the Tar River Reservoir.
Residents using the County Solid Waste Convenience Centers must comply with the following rules for disposal of household waste:
Materials accepted at convenience sites:
Construction and demolition waste can also be taken to Nash County Landfill.
Rural Citizens only!! No Commercial Contractors.
Should you have any questions pertaining to the Convenience Centers, and their rules and regulations, please feel free to contact: Matthew E. Richardson Solid Waste Manager (252) 459-9899