The White Street Landfill only accepts construction debris and yard waste generated within Guilford County. Residential, commercial, and industrial trash should be disposed of at the Solid Waste Transfer Station at 6310 Burnt Poplar Road.

The following items cannot be disposed of at the White Street Landfill: solid waste, residential, commercial and industrial waste, hazardous waste of any kind, appliances, batteries, medical waste, liquid waste, asbestos, aluminum cans, animals, tires, fluorescent bulbs, electronic equipment, contaminated soil and wooden pallets.

The cost of disposing of construction debris and yard waste is called a tipping fee and is charged by the ton. The White Street Landfill accepts construction and demolition (C&D) and yard waste at the following rates:

C&D
Cars: $15 per trip
All other vehicles: $34 per ton ($20 minimum; deposit required)

Please note: White Street Landfill customers will be required to leave a $150 deposit when bringing in loads of construction debris or yard waste at or after 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, or after 12:30 pm on Saturdays. White Street Landfill customers who return to the scale to weigh out after 5:20 pm Monday through Friday, or after 1:30 on Saturdays, will be charged a special handling fee of $150 per load, in addition to the applicable per ton tipping fee for disposal of their material.

Yard Waste
Cars: $15 per trip
All other vehicles: $40 per ton ($20 minimum; deposit required)

The White Street Landfill does not accept credit or debit cards. Payment may be made by cash or with a local check (Guilford County or connecting counties only; valid NC Driver's License required). Customers may request a waste disposal credit account for use at the White Street Landfill and Transfer Station. To set up a waste disposal account, request a credit application from the scale house staff. Applications will be processed within 10-14 days.

When paying with cash, a cash deposit is required at weigh-in for all vehicles except cars. The cash deposit amount is determined by the gross weight of the load as follows:

The White Street Landfill is open Monday through Friday from 7:50 am to 4:50 pm, and Saturday from 7 am to 1 pm. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to allow for time to unload materials. 

The White Street Landfill and the Solid Waste Transfer Station are closed on the following dates:

Greensboro now offers recycling drop-off sites at the White Street Landfill and Solid Waste Transfer Station for paper, cardboard, metal, plastic and glass. The drop-off sites are for residents who have too much recycling for their regular residential containers. This service is free for City of Greensboro residents and $10 for non-residents.

Proof of residency is required (such as a water bill). When you arrive, proceed to the scale house window for unloading instructions.

Locations and Hours

• White Street Landfill, 2503 White St.

  Hours: Mondays through Fridays from 7:50 am to 4:50 pm; Saturdays from 7 am to 1 pm

• Transfer Station, 6310 Burnt Poplar Rd.
  Hours: Mondays through Fridays from 6 am to 6 pm; Saturdays from 7 am to 1 pm

The City also offers seven other locations for recycling glass only.

 Visit this webpage for more information on changes to Greensboro recycling. Stay up-to-date on the latest solid waste new by downloading the GSO Collects mobile app or using the online tool.