Reedy Creek Park Self-Service Recycling

Recycling Center in Charlotte, North Carolina

📍 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213
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📞 +1 980-314-3867 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The Reedy Creek Park Self-Service Recycling Center at 2900 Rocky River Road is one of five free, unattended drop-off stations operated by Mecklenburg County. No attendant is on duty — residents drive up and sort their materials into labeled bins any day of the week from 7:00 a.m. until dusk. The center accepts the same items collected curbside: aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles, cardboard, paper, and plastic bottles and jugs.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel / tin cans
✓ Glass bottles and jars (brown, clear, green)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
✓ Newspapers and glossy inserts
✓ Magazines and mixed paper
✓ Office paper and telephone directories
✓ Plastic bottles and jugs (food and household product containers)
✓ Milk and juice cartons

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags and film plastic
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Electronics or e-waste
✕ Household hazardous waste
✕ Garbage or food waste
✕ Tires
✕ Motor oil

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Unattended, self-service drop-off. Open to all — no residency check. Free of charge.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Mecklenburg County resident to use Reedy Creek Park recycling?

No residency check is required at this unattended, self-service site. It is free and open to anyone during operating hours.

What plastics are accepted at the Reedy Creek Park recycling center?

Plastic bottles and jugs used for food and household products are accepted. The site does not accept plastic bags, film plastic, or Styrofoam.

Are electronics or hazardous waste accepted at this site?

No. Reedy Creek Park accepts only the materials collected in curbside recycling: cans, glass, cardboard, paper, and plastic bottles. For electronics and household hazardous waste, contact Mecklenburg County Solid Waste at 980-314-3867 for drop-off options.

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Contact & Location

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2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213
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Charlotte, North Carolina

Opening Hours

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

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