Guilford County Solid Waste & White Street Landfill: Construction Recycling Standards

Guilford County enforces strict solid waste management and recycling protocols to maximize landfill diversion across Greensboro, High Point, and the Triad.

1. Mandatory C&D Material Sorting

To reduce waste volume and support regional environmental sustainability:

• Clean Untreated Wood & Pallets: Chipped and processed into organic 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 First Choice Dumpsters for Sustainable Waste Management

We provide full diversion documentation and LEED reporting for commercial and residential builds throughout Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem.