Burke County operates a number of waste management and recycling facilities for use by residents.
The John’s River Waste Management Facility (at 2500 Marsh Trail, Morganton) is comprised of a Construction and Demolition (C&D) Landfill, used exclusively for construction and demolition debris, and a Transfer Station, used by residents for disposal of general household waste and recycling.
Here is the link to the recycling information: https://www.burkenc.org/recycling
In addition, the county operates six Convenience Centers throughout the county for disposal of general household waste and recycling.
Click here for a list of fees.
Swat-A-Litterbug Program
Learn about the Swat-A-Litterbug program.