Solid Waste Division

 

Essential Departmental Functions

The Solid Waste Division provides the County with a Transfer Station for waste disposal, tire disposal, construction debris, and wood waste.

The Convenience Center provides recycling of household materials (paper, plastic, aluminum, glass), certain electronics, mercury products, and white goods (used appliances and metals). The Department is responsible for waste reduction, recycling, and disposing of solid waste in order to protect the public's health, safety and welfare.

*IMPORTANT: The Henderson County Solid Waste facilities operate under a permit issued by NC DEQ. The Transfer Station operates under a regional permit and can take garbage from all surrounding counties. The Convenience Center does not operate under a regional permit and is ONLY for residents of Henderson County and does not allow businesses or commercial use of this facility. 


Hours

Transfer Station: 7:00 - 4:00 / Monday - Saturday

Convenience Center: 7:00 - 4:00 / Monday - Saturday

Office: 7:30 - 4:30 / Monday - Friday


References

Transfer Station Shed No. 3 Preliminary Engineering Report

2020 Solid Waste Master Plan

Chapter 95, Henderson County Solid Waste Ordinance

2012 Solid Waste Ten Year Management Plan, Henderson County Solid Waste

Solid Waste Section, NC Department of Environmental Quality

Transfer Station
*Please note: All Solid Waste Facilities now open at 7:00 am and close at 4:00 pm.

*IMPORTANT: Henderson County Solid Waste operates a regional Transfer Station under a permit issued by NC DEQ. 

Transportation

Convenience Center photo
*Please note: All Solid Waste Facilities now open at 7:00 am and close at 4:00 pm. Check out the new Holiday Recycling Reminders from Henderson County!

*IMPORTANT: The Henderson County Convenience Center is setup just for Citizens of Henderson County.

Hours:  Monday - Saturday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Visiting:  Normal operations at Transfer Station and Convenience Center.
Special Instructions:  Please practice social distancing when appropriate