Mecklenburg County Solid Waste & Foxhole Landfill: Construction Recycling Standards

Mecklenburg County operates comprehensive solid waste and recycling facilities, including the Foxhole Landfill and Compost Central, with strict diversion standards for construction and demolition (C&D) debris.

1. Mandatory C&D Material Sorting

To reduce landfill volume and maximize resource recovery across Charlotte Metro, specific materials are separated for dedicated recycling:

• Clean Untreated Wood & Framing Lumber: Chipped and processed into landscape mulch or industrial biomass fuel.
• Concrete & Masonry: Crushed into aggregate base material for North Carolina highway construction projects.
• Cardboard & Metal Scrap: 100% diverted into industrial smelting and paper recycling streams.

2. Prohibited Hazardous Items

Wet paint cans, liquid solvents, automobile batteries, propane tanks, freon appliances, and asbestos are strictly prohibited in all roll-offs under NC DEQ regulations.

3. Partnering with Express Eco Dumpster Rental for Sustainable Waste Management

We provide full diversion documentation and LEED reporting for commercial and residential builds throughout Charlotte, Huntersville, and Concord.