The Tons of Trash crew standing together in front of their fleet in eastern North Carolina

Neighbors serving neighbors

We're a family-owned waste management company rooted in eastern North Carolina. We've been at this since the mid-1990s, and we still believe the best way to run a business is to treat people the way you'd want to be treated.

The Tons of Trash family standing in front of a TOT truck in eastern North Carolina

Our Story

Tons of Trash started in the mid-1990s, right here in Duplin County. For close to 30 years it's run the same way: family, one local phone number, and a crew that knows every stop on the route.

We grew up in farming. Generations of us have worked the land right here in Duplin, and we know that our reputation is what our neighbors say about us when we're not in the room.

Our lot sits on Thigpen Road. Local drivers, same routes, same promise: show up when we said we'd show up, charge what we said we'd charge, and answer the phone when someone calls.

What's changed is how we're growing. Slowly, on purpose. We're not trying to be the biggest hauler in eastern NC. We're trying to be the one your county can count on when the bigger guys drop the ball.

Our Mission

Provide dependable, professional waste management services with care, integrity, and a personal touch, ensuring every customer feels served.

Our Vision

A clean, healthy community where waste is managed responsibly, customers feel valued, and the company grows sustainably, celebrating roots while embracing innovation.

What We Stand For

Community & Connection

We're your neighbors, not just a service provider.

Reliability

We show up, do the job right, on time, every time.

Respect for People & Planet

We treat customers, employees, and the environment with care.

Integrity

Honest pricing, transparent practices, genuine relationships.

Growth with Purpose

Thoughtful growth that benefits team and community.

Part of the Community

We don't just serve this community — we're part of it. From sponsoring church golf tournaments and high school senior banners to rolling our trucks through Christmas parades and running toy drives, we show up for the people who show up for us.

Church golf tournament sponsorships
Donated dumpsters for charity events
High school senior banner sponsorship
Christmas parade participation
Annual toy drive
Community event support

Locally owned. Community driven.

Ready to work with a company that cares?

Give us a call. We'll take care of the rest.