Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Eubanks Rd

Recycling Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

📍 1518 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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About This Location

The Eubanks Road Waste & Recycling Center at 1518 Eubanks Rd in Chapel Hill is Orange County's flagship drop-off site, right beside the county landfill. It takes single-stream recycling, cardboard, scrap metal, electronics, appliances, tires, yard waste and motor oil, and is one of the few county sites that also accepts food waste, textiles, used cooking oil, plastic bags/film and hosts household hazardous waste collection. Recycling drop-off is free for Orange County residents.

What Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Eubanks Rd Accepts

✓ Single-stream recycling (Mixed paper, cans, bottles, jugs)
✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Large rigid plastics
✓ Motor oil and oil filters
✓ Antifreeze
✓ Batteries (Household and boat/automotive)
✓ Electronics / e-waste
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Appliances
✓ Tires
✓ Yard waste
✓ Clean wood
✓ Food waste (Eubanks Rd. is a designated food waste drop-off site)
✓ Clothing, textiles & shoes (Eubanks Rd. only)
✓ Used cooking oil (Eubanks Rd. only)
✓ Plastic bags & film (Eubanks Rd. only)
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW) (Collected at the Eubanks Rd. site; check schedule)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

This is a recycling/drop-off center, not a trash landfill; large contractor loads of construction debris go to the adjacent C&D landfill (tipping fee). Confirm item limits for residential C&D (up to 60 cu ft/day for residents).

Fees

  • Recycling drop-off

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Intended for Orange County residents; recycling drop-off is free. Residential construction debris allowance (up to 60 cu ft/day) applies to county residents from their primary residence.

Programs & events

  • Food waste drop-off
  • Household Hazardous Waste collection

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the Eubanks Road center for free?

Orange County residents can drop off single-stream recycling, cardboard, rigid plastics, scrap metal, appliances, electronics, tires, yard waste, clean wood, motor oil, antifreeze and batteries at no charge.

Does the Eubanks Road center take food waste and household hazardous waste?

Yes. Eubanks Road is a designated food waste drop-off site and also hosts household hazardous waste (HHW) collection, plus textiles, used cooking oil and plastic bags/film that the smaller county sites don't take.

What are the Eubanks Road Waste & Recycling Center hours?

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The center is closed Wednesdays.

Do I have to be an Orange County resident to use the recycling center?

The center is intended for Orange County residents, and residential recycling drop-off is free. Bring proof of residence if asked, and note the 60 cubic feet per day limit on free residential construction debris.

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

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Contact & Location

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1518 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Opening Hours

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

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