The Solid Waste Transfer Station only accepts municipal solid waste (household trash), bulk trash (couches, mattresses, etc.), and construction debris (C&D) that is generated within Guilford, Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, and Stokes County.

Yard waste should be disposed of at the White Street Landfill.

The cost of disposing waste is called a tipping fee and is charged by the ton. This fee varies based on the amount of waste to be disposed. In general, the following rates apply:

Municipal Solid Waste, Bulk Trash, and C&D
Cars: $15 per trip
All other vehicles: $48 per ton ($20 minimum; deposit required). Higher rates for U-Hauls.

When paying by 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:

The Transfer Station is open Monday through Friday from 6 am to 5 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.