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Did you know that if you live outside the City limits, garbage/recycling pickup is not included in your tax bill. To have your garbage/recycling picked up at the curb or your back door, you must contract with the franchised hauler, Wastepro. You can contact themat 828-684-7790.
Residents can take their garbage to the Landfill at 81 Panther Branch Road or the Transfer Station at 190 Hominy Creek Road. The Landfill and Transfer Station accept 33 gallon bags of household waste with recyclables removed for $2 per bag. Bags less than 33 gallon of househld waste with recyclables removed are $1 per bag.
For a list or recyclables, household hazardous waste and whitegoods accepted, see the county's website at buncombecounty.org.