Concrete disposal in Greensboro, NC gets expensive fast once you factor in landfill fees, truck rental, and the sheer weight of broken slabs. A single cubic yard of concrete runs close to 4,000 pounds, which is why most homeowners end up calling a hauler instead of filling a pickup bed themselves. This guide breaks down real 2026 pricing, the City of Greensboro's actual tipping fees, and which disposal route fits your project.
What Counts as Concrete Debris in Greensboro
Concrete disposal covers more than a cracked driveway slab. Most jobs we see in Guilford County fall into a few categories:
- Broken driveway and patio slabs
- Foundation and footing rubble from a demolition or remodel
- Old sidewalks and walkways
- Concrete with embedded rebar or wire mesh (usually a surcharge)
- Mixed debris that includes dirt, brick, or asphalt alongside the concrete
Clean, rebar-free concrete is the cheapest to move and the easiest to recycle. Mixed loads with dirt, wood, or metal cost more because they usually require separation before a facility will take them.
Concrete Disposal Cost in Greensboro, NC (2026)
Pricing depends on how much concrete you have, whether it's clean or mixed, and whether you're hauling it yourself or paying a crew to load and haul it. Here's how the three main paths compare:
| Disposal Method | Typical Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Full-service hauler (load + haul + dump) | $75-$250+ per load | Heavy slabs, no truck, limited time |
| City landfill drop-off (you haul it) | $15/load (car) to $25/load (pickup or SUV) | Small loads, own truck or trailer |
| Private recycling yard drop-off | Often free for clean, rebar-free concrete | Clean slab pieces, no dirt or metal |
A full-service hauler costs more per load on paper, but it folds in labor, equipment, fuel, and dump fees into one number. Once you price out a truck rental, your own time, and a landfill fee on top of it, DIY often isn't the bargain it looks like for anything beyond a small patio job.
City of Greensboro Landfill Fees: What You'll Actually Pay
If you're hauling concrete yourself, the White Street Landfill is the main public option in Guilford County. The facility is located at 2503 White St., Greensboro, NC 27405, open Mondays through Fridays from 7:50 am to 4:50 pm, and Saturdays from 7 am to 1 pm, with a request to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
The White Street Landfill accepts construction and demolition debris at these rates: cars pay $15 per load, and passenger vans, large SUVs, or pickup trucks pay $25 per load.
Customers who return to the scale to weigh out after 5:20 pm Monday through Friday, or after 1:30 pm on Saturdays, are charged a special handling fee of $150 per load on top of the tipping fee. Showing up right at closing time on a Saturday can cost you more than the concrete removal itself.
The landfill only accepts construction debris and yard waste generated within Guilford County , so debris from outside the county needs a different facility.
If you're only dealing with a small amount, you may not need the landfill at all. Solid waste crews will collect small amounts of construction waste from DIY home improvement projects, which is defined as lumber, bricks, cement, drywall, flooring, sheetrock, tiles, and wallboard.
That debris needs to go out in up to two 32-gallon personal containers to qualify for curbside pickup on your regular collection day. Anything bigger than that and you're looking at a landfill run or a hauler.
Why Most People Hire a Hauler Instead of DIY
Concrete is deceptively heavy, and that weight turns a simple cleanup into a safety and logistics problem fast. We've loaded enough broken slabs over the years to know a "quick weekend project" routinely turns into a full day once you account for breaking it down small enough to lift, loading a truck bed without overloading the suspension, and making the landfill run before closing.
Manual materials handling is the principal source of compensable injuries in the American work force, and four out of five of these injuries affect the lower back , according to OSHA's technical manual on back disorders. That's not a small risk when you're lifting broken concrete chunks that can weigh 50 to 100+ pounds each by hand.
Professional crews solve this with pry bars, dollies, ramps, and trucks rated for the load. DIY haulers skip straight to the injury risk, plus the real possibility of overloading a pickup truck's axle rating or getting turned away at the scale for an unsecured load.
If your project involves tearing out an old driveway or slab as part of a larger job, it's often simpler to fold the teardown and haul-off into the same scope as the new work. Our concrete demolition crews handle both the breakup and the disposal in one visit, and if you're replacing what comes out, our concrete driveways team can quote the new pour at the same time.
Recycling vs. Landfill: Where the Concrete Actually Goes
Not every broken slab is headed for a hole in the ground. Clean concrete, meaning no dirt, wood, or metal mixed in, is one of the easiest C&D materials to recycle. Construction and demolition (C&D) debris is a type of waste not included in municipal solid waste, and materials included in C&D generation estimates include concrete, asphalt concrete, brick, and more, used in buildings, roads, bridges, and other sectors.
EPA estimates for 2018 mass quantities of C&D debris break material fate into "next use," which depending on the material may include fuel, manufactured products, aggregate, compost, or soil amendment. Crushed concrete is one of the more common "next use" materials nationally, typically processed into aggregate for new road beds, driveway base, and fill.
Rebar-free concrete is what recycling yards want. Add dirt, brick, wood, or steel and you're into mixed-debris territory, which usually means a higher per-ton rate or a trip to a landfill instead of a recycling yard.
Same-Day and Scheduled Pickup
Booking concrete pickup in Greensboro usually comes down to two paths:
- Curbside pickup — haul your concrete to the curb and skip the in-home walkthrough.
- Same-day pickup — book before a morning cutoff and a crew comes out the same day, which matters when a demo job is holding up the next phase of work.
Most bookings take just a few minutes: describe the volume of concrete, share your address and preferred time window, and confirm a price before anyone shows up. Get a free estimate to check same-day availability for your job.
Illegal Dumping Isn't Worth the Risk
Dumping concrete debris anywhere outside a permitted facility, including an empty lot or the side of a road, isn't just a fine for the City of Greensboro to clean up. North Carolina enforces this at the state level too, and permitted-facility rules apply to anyone generating C&D waste, not just commercial haulers. Sticking to a licensed hauler or a landfill drop-off keeps you out of that conversation entirely.
Greensboro and Surrounding Service Areas
Local crews typically cover Guilford County end to end, not just downtown Greensboro. If you're searching for concrete removal from Lindley Park, Fisher Park, Westerwood, or anywhere else in the area, a local hauler likely already covers your street. We also serve nearby communities including Kernersville, Stokesdale, and Burlington. Visit our Greensboro, NC area page or the homepage to confirm coverage for your address.
If you're planning a larger structural project alongside the demo work, our structural concrete contractor Greensboro guide covers what to expect when concrete removal is just the first step.
FAQ
How much does concrete disposal cost in Greensboro, NC?
A full-service hauled load typically runs $75-$250 depending on volume and access. DIY landfill drop-off at White Street Landfill costs $15 per load for a car or $25 per load for a pickup truck or SUV, plus your own time and fuel.
Where can I dispose of concrete in Greensboro?
Three real options: the White Street Landfill (2503 White St.), a private recycling yard if your concrete is clean and rebar-free, or a full-service hauler that handles pickup and drop-off for you.
Can I put broken concrete in my regular trash?
Only in small amounts. The city will collect construction debris from DIY projects if it fits in up to two 32-gallon containers on your normal collection day. Anything beyond that needs a landfill trip or a hauler.
Do I need a permit to remove concrete debris in Greensboro?
Work on your own private property, like your driveway or yard, typically doesn't require a permit. Placing debris on public property such as a street or sidewalk may require one, so check with the city before staging a pile curbside for an extended period.
What happens to concrete after it's picked up?
Clean, rebar-free concrete usually gets crushed into recycled aggregate for new construction and road base. Mixed debris or concrete with rebar typically goes to a permitted landfill instead.
Does concrete with rebar cost more to dispose of?
Often, yes. Rebar has to be separated before concrete can be recycled, so many haulers and recycling yards charge a surcharge for loads with embedded metal.
