Orange County Recycling Drop-Off Site

Recycling Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

📍 401 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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About This Location

Orange County's 24-hour recycling drop-off site at 401 Weaver Dairy Rd in Chapel Hill is a free, always-open public station where county residents can drop off recyclables any time — day or night.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Cardboard (flattened)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (rinsed)
✓ Mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, office paper)
✓ Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2)
✓ Steel and tin cans (rinsed)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Electronics and e-waste (take to staffed Orange County facility at 1518 Eubanks Rd)
✕ Hazardous household waste (paint, chemicals, batteries — take to HHW events)
✕ Appliances and bulky items
✕ Food waste and organics
✕ Plastic bags and film plastics
✕ Styrofoam

Fees

  • Recycling drop-off — Free — no fee for any accepted recyclables

Programs & events

  • Orange County HHW collection events — Orange County holds periodic Household Hazardous Waste collection events for paint, chemicals, batteries, and other materials not accepted at unmanned sites. Check orangecountync.gov for upcoming event dates.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off recycling at 2 AM at this site?

Yes. The Orange County drop-off at 401 Weaver Dairy Rd is unstaffed and open around the clock, 365 days a year. There are no locked gates or restricted hours — it is designed specifically for 24-hour access.

Can I drop off my old TV or computer here?

No. This unstaffed outdoor site does not accept electronics. Take e-waste to the staffed Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center at 1518 Eubanks Rd or 1616 Ferguson Rd, Chapel Hill. Call 919-968-2788 for current hours and accepted electronics.

Is this site only for Orange County residents?

The site is operated by Orange County, but there is no gate attendant to check residency. Any member of the public may use the drop-off. Orange County residents and businesses are the primary intended users.

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Contact & Location

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401 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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City / State
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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