Frequently Asked Questions

The Brunswick County Solid Waste and Recycling Division hosts two Free Cleanup Week events a year, typically the third full week in April and September. The Landfill is located at 172 Landfill Rd NE, Bolivia, NC 28422 and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information about Brunswick County Free Cleanup Week, visit brunswickcountync.gov/Free-Cleanup-Week.

Free Cleanup Week participants must show proof of Brunswick County property ownership or residency. Brunswick County recognizes the following documents as proof of property ownership or residency for Free Cleanup Week events. Documents must contain your name and Brunswick County address.

• North Carolina driver’s license
• State ID from the NCDMV
• North Carolina Vehicle Registration Card, insurance policy, or title
• North Carolina Voter Precinct Card
• Utility bill or cable bill
• Housing lease or contract, mortgage statement, property or income tax statement
• Preprinted financial statement
• School records
• Letter from homeless shelter

Individuals can dispose of the following items at the Brunswick County Landfill free of charge during Free Cleanup Week events. All items must be disposed of in their designated areas at the Landfill.

• Brown Goods (Large items such as old furniture and mattresses.)
  • Note: The normal tip fee for Brown Goods will apply outside of Free Cleanup Week.
• Clean Concrete, Brick, and Soil
  • Note: The normal tip fee for Land Clearing and Inert Debris will apply if the concrete contains rebar and/or any metal.
• Electronics (Electronics must be complete and not broken into pieces.)
• Fluorescent and CFL Bulbs
• Gasoline
• Household Batteries
• Latex Paint (Self-poured. Can opener not provided.)
• Lead Acid Batteries (e.g. automobile batteries)
• Oil Filters
• Oyster Shells
• Smoke Detectors
• Textiles (e.g. rugs, clothing, and shoes)
• Tires (Individual residents can drop off as many as 5 tires at a time.)
• Used Antifreeze
• Used Cooking Oil
• Used Oil
• White Goods and Scrap Metal (Household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines, and dryers. Appliances must be completely empty of food.)
• Yard Debris (Leaves, twigs, branches, clean soil, grass, and untreated wood.)
  • Note: The normal tip fees for yard debris will apply outside of Free Cleanup Week.

Dead animals are accepted at the Brunswick County Landfill; however, staff do not assist with the disposal.

You can learn more about dead animal removal in Brunswick County on the Brunswick County Animal Protective Services website. You can also find wildlife-related information on the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission website.