Solid Waste Department

IMPORTANT NOTICES: 

• THE BEAR PAW GREEN BOX SITE WILL BE PERMANENTLY CLOSED ON 4-4-2023.  AFTER THAT DATE, NO DUMPING OF TRASH OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED AT THIS LOCATION. PLEASE USE THE CLOSEST ALTERNATIVE SITE LOCATED AT 20 CANDY MTN RD. FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 828-837-2621. 
• THE VIOLET GREEN BOX SITE WILL BE PERMANENTLY CLOSED ON 4-4-2023.  AFTER THAT DATE, NO DUMPING OF TRASH OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED AT THIS LOCATION. PLEASE USE THE CLOSEST ALTERNATIVE SITE LOCATED AT 357 TEXANA RD. FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 828-837-2621.

The Cherokee County Solid Waste Department offers a solid waste landfill, a recycling facility, and convenience centers to dispose of the following items:

The Cherokee County Landfill is located at 10160 US 19 Hwy, Marble, N.C. 
PLEASE NOTE: Some map systems do not recognize the location address. If travelling from Murphy, the landfill is located on the right past mile marker 30. If traveling from Andrews, the landfill is located on the left past mile marker 31. 

The landfill is open from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM Monday through Friday, and 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturdays and Holidays.