Columbus County Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Bolton, North Carolina

📍 10 Byrdville Freeman Rd, Bolton, NC 28423
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About This Location

The Byrdville Recycling Center at 10 Byrdville Freeman Road in Bolton is one of seven staffed drop-off sites operated by Columbus County for its residents. It accepts a wide range of household recyclables and bulk items, from cardboard and mixed recyclables to electronics, white goods, scrap metal, tires and used motor oil. Use is limited to Columbus County residents, and no commercial or industrial waste, household garbage, or construction debris is allowed here, those go to the Columbus County Transfer Station. Site attendants cannot unload materials, so bring help for heavy items.

What Columbus County Recycling Center (Byrdville Site) Accepts

✓ Mixed recyclables (Newspaper, magazines, aluminum cans/foil/pie plates, plastic milk & water jugs, PET drink bottles, steel/tin food cans, paperboard; must be clean)
✓ Cardboard (Old corrugated cardboard boxes)
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Newspaper & inserts
✓ Electronics (Computers, monitors, TVs, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice and other devices)
✓ White goods (Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, water heaters, A/C units, freezers; must be clean)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Tires (Pickup and car tires; limit 4 per week, must be off the rim; no truck or tractor tires)
✓ Used motor oil (Automobile and equipment oil; no oil filters)
✓ Brown goods & bulk waste (Chairs, couches, recliners, tables (disassembled), mattresses, carpet, box springs, etc.; no cabinets)
✓ Yard waste (Leaves, limbs, brush, dead plants; max 3in diameter / 5ft length; one pickup load per week)
✓ Lumber (Under 5 ft in length or scrap plywood (no whole sheets, max ~10 boards))
✓ Empty poison/herbicide/pesticide containers (Must be clean)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Household garbage
✕ Commercial or industrial waste
✕ Construction & demolition debris
✕ Batteries
✕ Oil filters
✕ Glass
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Plastic bags
✕ Pallets
✕ All liquids except motor oil
✕ Hazardous & radioactive materials, dead animals, burn barrels/ashes

This is a residents-only county recycling drop-off. Household garbage, commercial/industrial waste and C&D debris must go to the Columbus County Transfer Station.

Access & restrictions

residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · For Columbus County residents only; no commercial or industrial waste. No U-Haul or box trucks full of materials (exceptions need supervisor approval). Attendants do not unload materials.

Programs & events

  • Electronics recycling
  • White goods & scrap metal recycling
  • Tire recycling

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Byrdville recycling center?

Columbus County residents only. Commercial and industrial waste is not accepted; those materials, plus household garbage and construction debris, must go to the Columbus County Transfer Station.

What are the hours in Bolton?

Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM from April through October and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM from November through March, with a lunch closure from noon to 1:00 PM. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.

Can I drop off electronics and TVs here?

Yes. The center accepts electronics including computers, monitors, televisions, printers, scanners, keyboards and mice, at no listed charge for residents.

How many tires can I bring?

County residents may bring up to four car or pickup tires per week, and they must be off the rim. Transfer-truck and tractor tires are not accepted.

Does the center take glass or batteries?

No. Glass is not listed among accepted materials, and batteries (including power tool batteries) are not accepted at the recycling centers. Oil filters are also not taken.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Recycling Centers Near Bolton

Contact & Location

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Address
10 Byrdville Freeman Rd, Bolton, NC 28423
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City / State
Bolton, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-5:30 PM (Apr-Oct); 8 AM-5 PM (Nov-Mar)
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8 AM-5:30 PM (Apr-Oct); 8 AM-5 PM (Nov-Mar)
Thursday 8 AM-5:30 PM (Apr-Oct); 8 AM-5 PM (Nov-Mar)
Friday 8 AM-5:30 PM (Apr-Oct); 8 AM-5 PM (Nov-Mar)
Saturday 8 AM-5:30 PM (Apr-Oct); 8 AM-5 PM (Nov-Mar)
Sunday Closed

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