The Columbus County Transfer Station and the Columbus County Recycling Centers will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 due to the Easter Holiday. The Transfer Station and Recycling Centers will resume their regular operating schedule on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Solid Waste Department
The Columbus County Solid Waste Department is located within the Columbus County Public Utilities Department, which is located at 205 Lee Avenue , Whiteville, N.C. 28472. The operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Customers requiring assistance or requesting information regarding Solid Waste issues may contact 910-641-3953 and staff members will be happy to assist you.
Columbus County Recycling Centers
There are a total of seven (7) manned Recycling Centers throughout Columbus County. The Recycling Centers were set up to receive residential waste and to help eliminate materials from being placed into the waste stream. Columbus County encourages citizens to reduce, reuse, and recycle so that we can keep our County clean and green.
Transfer Station Facility
The Columbus County Transfer Station is located at 113 Landfill Road, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. The operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Customers requiring assistance or requesting information regarding rates and acceptable materials may contact 910-642-6852 and staff members will be happy to assist you.
Columbus County Recycling Centers
- Recycling Center Addresses & Phone Numbers
- Map of Recycling Center Locations
- Holiday Schedule & Closings
- Acceptable & Unacceptable Materials
Open Burning Of Solid Waste
- General Statutes for Open Burning - Section 1900
- Regulations for Open Burning (English)
- Regulations for Open Burning (Spanish)
- Regulatory Reform Act of 2014
- Regulatory Reform Act of 2013
- Prohibited Items & Guidelines for Open Burning
- Land Clearing Guidelines for Open Burning
- Burning Permits
Contact US
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Nobles | Director | |
| Chris Nobles | Assistant Director | |
| Amanda Davis | Executive Assistant | |
| Preston Turner | Solid Waste Supervisor |
Operating Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
205 Lee Avenue
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-3953 Phone
(910) 642-1041 Fax