Gaston County Recycling Center

Is the Gaston County Recycling Center at 235 State Rd 2849 (Lake Wylie Road) still open?

No. Gaston County permanently closed the original New Hope Recycling Center at 235 Lake Wylie Road on July 3, 2025. The replacement facility is now open at 5021 S. New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012 (phone 980-677-2573), which officially opened November 2, 2026.

What recyclables are accepted at the new New Hope Recycling Center in Belmont?

All seven Gaston County convenience sites accept aluminum, glass bottles and jars, flattened corrugated cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, plastic film, steel cans, mixed paper, and books. Additionally, the New Hope site (not Farmers Market or Duke Street) accepts scrap metal, appliances, tires, used motor oil, antifreeze, yard debris, batteries, and electronics.

Do I need a GarbCard to use the Belmont recycling center?

Dropping off recyclables is free and requires no GarbCard. However, GarbCards (prepaid cards purchased from local vendors) are required instead of cash for fee-based items such as household trash bags, tires left on rim, computer monitors, and TVs.

Are tires accepted, and is there a fee?

Yes. Passenger-vehicle tires are accepted at the New Hope site (limit 5 per person per day). Tires already off the rim are free. Each tire still on its rim costs one GarbCard ($5). Commercial or oversized tires are not addressed under this program.

Where can I dispose of household hazardous waste like paint or pesticides in Gaston County?

Oil-based paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, gasoline, and similar HHW are not accepted at the convenience sites. Gaston County holds four HHW collection events per year at 200 Leisure Lane, Dallas, NC. The 2026 dates are March 7, May 16, September 12, and November 14 (8 am–11:30 am). Motor oil, oil filters, and rechargeable batteries may be dropped off at the convenience sites year-round at no charge.