Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Ferguson Rd.

Recycling Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

📍 1616 Ferguson Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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About This Location

The Ferguson Road Waste & Recycling Center at 1616 Ferguson Rd in southern Orange County is a county drop-off site for residents in the Ferguson/White Cross area. It accepts single-stream recycling, cardboard, scrap metal, electronics, appliances, tires, batteries, motor oil, antifreeze and yard waste at no charge for county residents. It is open only on select days, so check the schedule before you go.

What Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Ferguson 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

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

What they do not accept

✕ Food waste, textiles, cooking oil, plastic film, HHW

Food waste, clothing/textiles, used cooking oil, plastic bags/film and household hazardous waste are only accepted at the Eubanks Road site.

Fees

  • Recycling drop-off

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Intended for Orange County residents; drop-off is free. Open limited days; site closes briefly (about 2:00-2:30 PM Saturdays) for container service.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What days is the Ferguson Road recycling center open?

It is open Tuesday and Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (briefly closing around 2:00-2:30 PM for container service) and Sunday 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It is closed Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

What can I drop off at Ferguson Road?

County residents can bring single-stream recycling, cardboard, rigid plastics, scrap metal, appliances, electronics, tires, batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, yard waste and clean wood for free.

Can I bring food scraps or household hazardous waste to Ferguson Road?

No. Food waste, textiles, used cooking oil, plastic film and household hazardous waste are only accepted at the larger Eubanks Road Waste & Recycling Center.

Is there a fee to use the Ferguson Road center?

Recycling drop-off is free for Orange County residents. Larger residential construction debris loads follow the county's 60 cubic feet per day residential allowance.

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

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Contact & Location

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Address
1616 Ferguson Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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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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