Compost Central Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Charlotte, North Carolina

📍 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
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📞 +1 980-314-3880 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Compost Central is one of Mecklenburg County's four full-service drop-off and recycling centers, located at 140 Valleydale Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. County residents can drop off recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste, electronics and household hazardous waste, and the site also sells bulk and bagged mulch and compost. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and hosts seasonal paper-shredding events.

What Compost Central Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Curbside recyclables (Paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass and plastic containers accepted at the drop-off.)
✓ Yard waste (Leaves, brush and yard trimmings; processed into mulch and compost.)
✓ Bulky waste (Large household bulky items accepted.)
✓ Electronic waste (Electronics accepted at full-service centers.)
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW accepted at the full-service centers.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste

What they do not accept

Specific excluded materials and any per-item disposal fees are set by Mecklenburg County and were not fully verifiable from the public pages available; confirm restrictions and fees at 980-314-3867 or on the county's Wipe Out Waste site before hauling.

Fees

  • Mulch and compost

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Serves Mecklenburg County residents dropping off recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste, electronics and HHW. Proof-of-residency requirements for drop-off were not explicitly confirmed on the public pages; call to confirm.

Programs & events

  • Composting and mulch production
  • Paper shredding events

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I drop off at Compost Central in Charlotte?

As a Mecklenburg County full-service center, it accepts curbside recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste, electronic waste and household hazardous waste. It also produces and sells mulch and compost.

What are Compost Central's hours?

The center is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on Sundays.

Can I get free mulch at Compost Central?

Yes. Free mulch is available, and bulk and bagged compost products are sold at posted prices.

Does Compost Central hold shredding events?

Yes. Free paper-shredding events are held on the third Saturday of the month in spring (March-June) and fall (September-November).

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Contact & Location

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Address
140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
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Website
mecknc.gov
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City / State
Charlotte, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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