Recycling Centers in Chapel Hill, NC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This directory lists 5 facilities serving the Chapel Hill area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Chapel Hill: A Local Guide
Chapel Hill, North Carolina has 5 recycling options in our directory, all operated by Orange County Solid Waste Management: the Orange County Landfill, two Solid Waste & Recycling Centers, a staffed drop-off site and a 24-hour recycling center. Town residents in single-family homes and duplexes also get weekly curbside recycling in a county-provided roll cart, collected loose and mixed. For the wider state view, see our North Carolina recycling hub.
For drop-off, the Weaver Dairy Road drop-off site and the two Ferguson Road and Eubanks Road Solid Waste & Recycling Centers take common household recyclables, while the Orange County Landfill on Eubanks Road handles disposal. County curbside and drop-off accept plastic bottles, tubs and jugs, metal cans, glass, cartons, cardboard and paper mixed together; plastic bags and Styrofoam are not accepted. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Need options in nearby cities? The directory lists more facilities in Raleigh (14 centers), Durham (11 centers) and Lexington (5 centers). You can also browse every city on our North Carolina state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Chapel Hill
Does Chapel Hill have curbside recycling?
Yes. Orange County Solid Waste Management provides weekly curbside recycling to single-family homes and duplexes within the town limits, using a 95-gallon roll cart with items placed loose (not bagged).
What can I put in the Chapel Hill recycling cart?
Orange County accepts plastic bottles, tubs, jugs and jars; aluminum and steel cans; glass bottles and jars; cartons; cardboard; and all paper, mixed together loosely. Plastic bags, Styrofoam and garbage are not accepted.
Where are the Orange County recycling drop-off sites in Chapel Hill?
Options include the Weaver Dairy Road site and the Solid Waste & Recycling Centers on Ferguson Road and Eubanks Road. Confirm current hours before visiting.
Can I recycle Styrofoam in Chapel Hill?
No. Styrofoam and plastic bags are not accepted in Orange County's curbside carts or standard drop-off streams. Keep them out of the recycling cart to avoid contamination.