Hickory Grove Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Charlotte, North Carolina

📍 8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
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About This Location

Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center at 8007 Pence Rd in Charlotte is a full-service drop-off facility operated by Mecklenburg County. Open Monday through Saturday, it accepts single-stream recycling, bulk materials, and mulch/compost for purchase.

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastic bottles and jugs #1 and #2 (empty, rinsed)
✓ Aluminum and steel cans (empty, rinsed)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (empty, rinsed, lids removed)
✓ Newspaper, magazines, mail, flattened cardboard, food/beverage cartons
✓ Electronics (cell phones, computer towers, tablets, laptops, printers)
✓ Rechargeable and automotive/equipment batteries
✓ Motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze (5-gallon limit per resident per day)
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Appliances
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Small engines (lawnmowers, weed whackers)
✓ Plastic bags
✓ Textiles (clothing, shoes, accessories — clean, dry, odorless)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic pumps and non-bottle plastics (#3–7 except at drop-off; confirm on site)
✕ Hazardous household waste (HHW) — contact county for HHW events
✕ Construction and demolition debris
✕ Tires (not listed as accepted at this location — confirm with facility)

Fees

  • Recycling drop-off — Free
  • Bulk mulch and compost — Available for purchase (price not listed online — contact facility)

Access & restrictions

Full-service county-operated drop-off. Mulch and compost available for purchase on site. Free recycling drop-off.

Programs & events

  • Bulk mulch and compost sales — Bulk and bagged mulch and compost are available for purchase at the facility.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center open on weekends?

Yes, it is open Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed Sundays.

Do I need to be a Mecklenburg County resident to use this facility?

No residency requirement is listed on the county website. The facility is operated by Mecklenburg County and open to the public.

Can I drop off electronics and old motor oil here?

Yes. Electronics (phones, laptops, tablets, printers), rechargeable batteries, motor oil, transmission fluid, and antifreeze are all accepted. Motor oil and fluids are limited to 5 gallons per resident per day.

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Contact & Location

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Address
8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
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City / State
Charlotte, North Carolina

Opening Hours

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

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