Cleveland County Implements New Guidelines for Construction and Demolition Debris at Convenience Sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2025
Cleveland County Implements New Guidelines for Construction and Demolition Debris at Convenience Sites

SHELBY, N.C.- Cleveland County has implemented important updates to its Solid Waste Standards to improve waste disposal management and provide additional flexibility for residents. These updates include new regulations for construction and demolition (C&D) debris at Convenience Sites, as well as exemptions for lettered vehicles and flatbed trucks under certain conditions.

C&D Debris Guidelines

Effective immediately, C&D debris will be prohibited at all Convenience Sites with the following exception(s), which meet the listed criteria:

• The C&D material must be generated from an individual’s primary residence and not related to commercial activities.
• A maximum of one (1) cubic yard of C&D material can be deposited daily, with material measured using a container provided at the site.
• Materials must be cut to no larger than three feet in any dimension.
• Any C&D material exceeding one (1) cubic yard must be taken to the Airport Road Landfill for disposal. A 20-yard container has been added for residents near the scales for easier access.

New Exemptions for Vehicle Restrictions

Additionally, Cleveland County Solid Waste recently amended its policy to grant exemptions for lettered vehicles and flatbed trucks under certain conditions. This policy change allows qualifying residents to use these vehicles at County Convenience Sites for solid waste disposal, subject to the following criteria:

• The vehicle is not used for commercial, industrial, or institutional solid waste disposal.
• The vehicle is not used in the construction industry.
• The vehicle owner has submitted a completed Convenience Site Exemption Application and received approval from the Solid Waste Director.

Application Process and Location

Residents may submit their applications at the Self McNeilly Landfill Scale House, located at 250 Fielding Road in Cherryville.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to bring the vehicle they are requesting an exemption for as well as the vehicle’s registration to the office.

The application process is free of charge for residents. Please note that exemptions will not be granted for vehicles in the construction industry.

Approval and Verification Process

The exemption approval process may take several weeks, as applications are not immediately approved or issued.  The Solid Waste Director or his designated representative will review each application and may conduct additional verification.

The Solid Waste Director will issue written confirmation for granted exemptions, which may be for a specific period of time or subject to revocation for cause.

These updates are part of Cleveland County’s ongoing commitment to managing waste efficiently and fairly for all residents. For more information, please contact the Cleveland County Solid Waste Department at 704-477-8200 or visit www.clevelandcounty.com under Departments: Solid Waste & Landfill.

3.18.25 Press Release Link
Revised Solid Waste Policy - 3.17.25

Media contact:
Karyn Owens
Marketing and Communications Director
Cleveland County Government
704-484-4800
karyn.owens@clevelandcountync.gov