Dumpster Rental Resource Center Union County Convenience Centers & Landfill: Where to Take Your Trash
Union County has five residential waste and recycling centers and one landfill. Here's where each one is, what they take, and when it makes more sense to have a dumpster dropped off instead.
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The short answer: household trash and recycling can go to any of Union County's five residential waste and recycling centers. Bulky items, construction and demolition debris, yard waste, appliances, tires and scrap metal go to the Union County Landfill at 2125 Austin Chaney Road in Wingate.
Union County doesn't provide curbside garbage or recycling collection in unincorporated areas. Town residents usually have curbside service through their town's hauler, but larger loads still end up at the landfill.
Union County residential waste and recycling centers
These centers are for Union County residents' household waste and recycling.
| Center | Address |
|---|---|
| Parkwood | 3214 Parkwood School Road, Monroe, NC 28112 |
| Piedmont | 3005 Love Mill Road, Monroe, NC 28110 |
| Goldmine Road | 4600 Goldmine Road, Monroe, NC 28110 |
| Armfield | 5109 Armfield Mill Road, Monroe, NC 28112 |
| White Store | 4517 White Store Road, Wingate, NC 28174 |
| Union County Landfill | 2125 Austin Chaney Road, Wingate, NC 28174 · 704-296-4260 |
The County's residential brochure lists the centers as open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the landfill as open weekdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Hours and holiday closures change, so check unioncountync.gov before you go.
What goes where
Convenience centers
- Household trash
- Recycling: flattened cardboard, rinsed cans, cartons, mixed paper, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and jugs #1 and #2
- Used motor oil (5-gallon limit) and oil filters
- Electronics (not at White Store) and small appliances
Landfill only
- Mattresses, furniture and other bulky items
- Construction and demolition debris
- Yard waste
- Refrigerators, washers, dryers and other large appliances
- Tires off the rim (limit 5), scrap metal, auto coolants and lead-acid batteries
Rules to know
- Fees apply to most items accepted for disposal and can change
- Cover every load with a tarp; unsecured loads are charged twice the normal fee
- Payment by cash or check, per the County brochure
- Ask the County about its Trash Pass program
Source: Union County Residential Waste & Recycling Services brochure and County website, checked October 2026. Call Solid Waste at 704-296-4260 to confirm current fees and accepted items.
When a dumpster makes more sense than hauling it yourself
- It's more than a trip or two. Remodels, roof tear-offs and whole-house cleanouts fill a pickup many times over. A 20-yard dumpster holds about 20 cubic yards.
- It's construction debris. Drywall, lumber, shingles and flooring have to go to the landfill anyway, not the convenience centers.
- You don't have a truck, trailer or tarp. We bring the container and haul it away.
- You'd rather keep working. Fill it as you go over 7 days instead of stopping for dump runs during landfill hours.
Snappy's prices are $375 for a 10-yard, $425 for a 15-yard, $450 for a 20-yard and $650 for a 30-yard, with delivery, pickup, 7 days and a weight allowance included. Most of what we haul goes to the same Union County Landfill. Clean fill dirt, brick and concrete are recycled, and metal goes to the scrap yard in Monroe. See every fee.
Union County dump and convenience center FAQs
Where is the Union County dump?
The Union County Landfill is at 2125 Austin Chaney Road in Wingate, NC 28174. It is open to the public. Call 704-296-4260 for current hours and fees.
Can I take construction debris to a Union County convenience center?
No. Construction and demolition waste, yard waste, mattresses, furniture and other bulky items, appliances like refrigerators and washers, tires and scrap metal go to the landfill on Austin Chaney Road, not the convenience centers.
Is the Union County dump free?
No. The County charges fees for most items accepted for disposal, and fees are subject to change. Ask about the County's Trash Pass program, and call 704-296-4260 for current rates.
What happens if my load isn't covered?
Loads must be covered with a tarp or otherwise secured. The County says unsecured loads are charged twice the normal disposal fee.
How many tires can I take to the landfill?
The County's residential brochure lists tires off the rim, with a limit of 5.
When is a dumpster better than hauling it myself?
When the job takes more than a trip or two, includes heavy debris, or you don't have a truck or trailer. A Snappy 10-yard is $375 with delivery, pickup, 7 days and 1 ton of disposal included, and we haul it to the landfill for you.
Skip the dump runs
10 to 30-yard dumpsters from $375 with delivery, pickup, tonnage and 7 days included. Order by 10 AM within 30 miles of Monroe for guaranteed same-day delivery.
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