North Carolina
Landfill
Wingate landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Union County Landfill.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-11
Who can use it
The official landfill page says the Union County Landfill is open to the public. It lists residential-style per-load fees and separate commercial waste fees. Confirm any residency or origin rules at the site. Email listed on the official page: solidwaste@unioncountync.gov.
Hours
- Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
- Large loads of cardboard are only accepted at the landfill on weekdays.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price:
Where to buy:
Notes: Cover your load. Loads that are not secured are assessed twice the normal disposal fees. No fees are assessed for accepted recyclable materials.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Garbage, C&D, or yard waste: pickup, car, SUV, or van | $20.00 per load |
| Garbage, C&D, or yard waste: single-axle trailer or flatbed, load 2 feet high or lower | $20.00 per load |
| Garbage, C&D, or yard waste: single-axle trailer or flatbed, load higher than 2 feet | $40.00 per load |
| Garbage, C&D, or yard waste: dual-axle trailer, flatbed, box truck, or covered trailer | $80.00 per load |
| Commercial municipal solid waste | The official page lists $60 per ton and, in the same line, $65 per ton effective July 1, 2026. That July 1, 2026 date had already passed when this page was checked on November 11, 2026, and the county page still showed both figures. Confirm the current commercial rate at the site. |
| Commercial construction and demolition | The official page lists $58 per ton and $63 per ton effective July 1, 2026. See the note above; confirm the current rate at the site. |
| Commercial yard debris | The official page lists $60 per ton and $65 per ton effective July 1, 2026. See the note above; confirm the current rate at the site. |
| Commercial scrap tires | $130 per ton (the official page says this rate does not change with the FY27 budget) |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Mattresses, furniture, and other bulky items are accepted.
- TVs / electronics: E-waste is listed as accepted. The official page links to a separate list of electronics accepted for recycling.
- Tires: Tires off the rim are accepted. Commercial scrap tires are $130 per ton.
- Appliances: White goods such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers are accepted. Accepted recyclable materials have no fee.
- Yard waste / brush: Accepted. Residential-style loads use the per-load fee table. Commercial yard debris is listed at $60 per ton, with $65 per ton shown as effective July 1, 2026; confirm the current commercial rate.
- Household hazardous waste: Used motor oil and antifreeze (residents only, 5-gallon limit) and used oil filters are listed. Broader HHW is not listed on this page.
Hazardous waste
Used motor oil and antifreeze are accepted from residents only, with a 5-gallon limit. Used oil filters are also listed as accepted. Broader household hazardous waste is not listed on the landfill page.
Holiday closures
All Union County waste and recycling sites are closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The official page tells readers to check the county homepage for the most recent holiday closures and announcements. The fetched page did not list dated 2026 or 2027 closures beyond those named holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-11 from official sources . Source: Union County Landfill (hours, named holiday closures, fees) .
Other notes
- Items accepted at the landfill include mattresses, furniture, and other bulky items; bagged household garbage; construction and demolition waste; yard waste; used motor oil and antifreeze (residents only, 5-gallon limit); used oil filters; e-waste; white goods such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers; tires off the rim; scrap metal; household recycling; and cardboard.
- Commercial rates apply to all dump-style transportation equipment and to large qualifying loads at the discretion of facility staff.
- The landfill narrative lists (704) 296-4260 for questions. The page footer also lists 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, and (704) 283-3500, which appears to be a general county contact, not the landfill gate. Use (704) 296-4260 for the landfill.
Nearby North Carolina towns
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-11. If something conflicts, trust the town.