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Getting rid of bulky items in Burke County, NC

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Burke County residents can take individual mattress sets to the John's River Landfill/Transfer Station in Morganton.[1]

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COUNTY City & county options

County pickup?No fee shown
How to bookLandfill/Transfer Station: 2500 Marsh Trail, Morganton; questions 828-433-9500.[1]
Bag it?No rule found
County optionThe Landfill/Transfer Station takes mattresses and box springs, individual sets only, no truckloads.[1]

Pickup schedule: Drop off at the Landfill/Transfer Station, 2500 Marsh Trail, Morganton (source: Burke County, NC: Recycling and General Household Waste Disposal brochure (PDF), verified Oct 23, 2026).

The rules

    Mattresses go to the landfill, individual sets only; no truckloads.[1]

    Hazardous items

    Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.

    Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 23, 2026.

    Sources (checked Oct 23, 2026)

    1. Burke County Solid Waste: https://www.burkenc.org/DocumentCenter/View/181/Burke-County-Recycle-Brochure-PDF