Electronics (e-waste) include computers, laptops, phones, tablets, TVs, monitors, printers and small appliances. They contain recoverable metals plus hazardous components, so most states steer them to dedicated recyclers rather than the trash.

In North Carolina we list 36 electronics drop-off locations across 34 cities, with the most in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Asheboro, Bakersville and Belmont. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Electronics Drop-Off Locations in North Carolina

Ecoatm

📍Nc 87 Sanford · 3310 NC-87, Sanford, NC 27332
📞+1 858-324-4111
🕐Today: 7 AM–12 AM
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Ecoatm

📍N Brightleaf Blvd Smithfield · 1299 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
📞+1 858-255-4111
🕐Today: 8 AM–11:30 PM
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Ecoatm

📍Glenn School Rd Durham · 1525 Glenn School Rd, Durham, NC 27704
📞+1 858-324-4111
🕐Today: 7 AM–10:30 PM
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Ecoatm

📍Nc 42 W Garner · 5141 NC 42 W, Garner, NC 27529
📞+1 858-255-4111
🕐Today: 8 AM–11:30 PM
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Ecoatm

📍Skibo Rd Fayetteville · 1550 Skibo Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
📞+1 858-324-4111
🕐Today: 7 AM–12 AM
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Two Men And A Junk Truck

📍Capital Blvd Suite 166 Raleigh · 2728 Capital Blvd Suite 166, Raleigh, NC 27604
📞+1 919-878-8833
🕐Today: 8 AM–8 PM
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Ecoatm

📍Mebane Oaks Rd Mebane · 1318 Mebane Oaks Rd, Mebane, NC 27302
📞+1 858-255-4111
🕐Today: 8 AM–11:30 PM
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It Ecycler

📍Cleveland Rd Smithfield · 3595 Cleveland Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
📞+1 919-300-0093
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Securis

📍N O Henry Blvd Greensboro · 1108 N O.Henry Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27405
📞+1 336-932-8515
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
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City Of Asheboro Recycle And Tranfer Station

📍Asheboro · 630 Transfer Station Pl, Asheboro, NC 27203
📞+1 336-625-2944
🕐Today: Closed
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Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Ferguson Rd.

📍Chapel Hill · 1616 Ferguson Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
📞+1 919-968-2788
🕐Today: Closed
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Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Walnut Grove Church Rd.

📍Hillsborough · 3605 Walnut Grove Church Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
📞+1 919-968-2788
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Person County Recycle Center

📍Roxboro · 741 Martin St, Roxboro, NC 27573
📞+1 336-599-7571
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Wm - Winston-Salem Recycle Center

📍Winston Salem · 280 Business Park Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
📞+1 336-631-9439
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Eubanks Rd

📍Chapel Hill · 1518 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
📞+1 919-968-2788
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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T T & E Iron & Metal Inc

📍Garner · 1529 W Garner Rd, Garner, NC 27529
📞+1 919-772-9190
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Wrightsville Beach Recycling Center

📍Wrightsville Beach · 321 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
📞+1 910-256-7935
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County Of Davidson Midway Recycle Center

📍Lexington · 202 Salvage Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
📞+1 336-764-0431
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
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Watauga Recycling Center

📍Boone · 336 Landfill Rd, Boone, NC 28607
📞+1 828-264-4885
🕐Today: 6:30 AM–7 PM
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J & D Recyclers

📍Durham · 2645 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704
📞+1 919-520-5902
🕐Today: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Compost Central Recycling Center

📍Charlotte · 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
📞+1 980-314-3880
🕐Today: 7 AM–4 PM
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Carolina Recycle Partners

📍Belmont · Llc, 101 Plum St, Belmont, NC 28012
📞+1 704-461-1987
🕐Today: 7 AM–3 PM
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Liberty Recycling Center

📍Liberty · 203 E Kime Ave, Liberty, NC 27298
📞+1 336-622-3629
🕐Today: 9 AM–4 PM
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North Mecklenburg Recycling Center

📍Huntersville · N, 12300 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
📞+1 980-314-3867
🕐Today: 7 AM–4 PM
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Johnston County Airport Convenience Center

📍Smithfield · 3505 Swift Creek Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
📞+1 919-938-4750
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Wake County Convenience Center Site 4

📍Raleigh · 3600 Yates Mill Pond Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Columbus County Recycling Center

📍Bolton · 10 Byrdville Freeman Rd, Bolton, NC 28423
📞+1 910-655-5465
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Mitchell County Recycling Center

📍Bakersville · 2771-2201 S North Carolina 226, Bakersville, NC 28705
🕐Today: 6:30 AM–7 PM
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Uncw Recycling Depot

📍Wilmington · 5195 Lionfish Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Louisburg Recycling

📍Louisburg · 790 NC-561, Louisburg, NC 27549
📞+1 919-340-0565
🕐Today: 9 AM–5 PM
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Recycling Convenience Center

📍Concord · 246 General Services Dr SW, Concord, NC 28025
📞+1 704-920-3278
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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North Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility

📍Raleigh · 9029 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Joco Recycling Convenience Center Oak Grove Inn

📍Selma · 5641 US-301, Selma, NC 27576
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Johnston County Barber Mill Convenience Center

📍Clayton · 369 Barber Mill Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
🕐Today: 8 AM–7 PM
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South Johnston Convenience Center

📍Benson · South, 10580 US-301, Benson, NC 27504
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Recycle Facility

📍Sunset Beach · 736 Seaside Rd SW, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
🕐Today: Closed
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Recycling Electronics in North Carolina: What to Know

💻 Computers & laptops
Widely accepted, usually free. Back up and factory-reset first; remove the drive if you want to keep it.
📱 Phones & tablets
Taken by drop-off centers and buyback kiosks. Wipe data and remove SIM/SD cards.
📺 TVs & monitors
CRT and large flat-screens often carry a recycling fee because leaded glass and panels are costly to process.
🖨️ Printers & peripherals
Printers, keyboards, cables and routers are accepted at most e-waste sites.

How to Prepare Electronics

  • Back up your data, then factory-reset phones and computers before drop-off.
  • Remove or physically destroy storage drives if the data is sensitive — or ask for certified data destruction.
  • Keep batteries with the device unless the site says otherwise; loose lithium batteries sometimes need a separate bin.
  • Call ahead about TVs and monitors — many sites charge a per-unit fee for CRT and large screens.

Electronics Recycling FAQ — North Carolina

Which North Carolina cities have the most electronics drop-off locations?

The most electronics drop-offs are in Chapel Hill (2), Raleigh (2), Asheboro (1), Bakersville (1) and Belmont (1). In total we list 36 locations across 34 North Carolina cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle electronics in North Carolina?

Use the facilities listed above — they include drop-off centers, e-waste processors and retail take-back kiosks. Call ahead to confirm which devices they take, since rules on CRT TVs, monitors and batteries vary by site.

Is it free to recycle electronics?

Many devices (computers, phones, small electronics) are accepted free, but CRT and large-screen TVs often carry a fee because they are costly to process. Confirm fees before you drive over.

Should I wipe my data first?

Yes. Back up and factory-reset phones and computers, and remove storage drives where possible. Some recyclers offer certified data destruction — ask if you need a certificate.

Can I throw electronics in the trash?

In many states e-waste is banned from landfills because of lead, mercury and other hazards. Recycling through a listed facility keeps those materials out of the waste stream and recovers valuable metals.

See all electronics recycling locations by city, the full North Carolina recycling directory, or electronics recycling in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, Indiana, Ohio.