Recycling Convenience Center

Recycling Center in Concord, North Carolina

📍 246 General Services Dr SW, Concord, NC 28025
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About This Location

The Recycling Convenience Center at 246 General Services Dr SW in Concord is operated by Cabarrus County and sits alongside the county's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility. During regular hours it takes everyday recyclables plus harder-to-recycle items like used motor oil, cooking oil, all types of batteries, anti-freeze, electronics, cardboard, mixed paper, appliances and scrap metal. Household hazardous waste such as chemicals and leftover paint is accepted only on designated HHW days each month, and the center keeps a swap shop where residents can take recovered latex and spray paint for free.

What Cabarrus County Recycling Convenience Center & HHW Facility Accepts

✓ Paper and cardboard (Mixed paper and cardboard.)
✓ Plastic bottles and aluminum cans (Standard curbside-type recyclables.)
✓ Used motor oil and oil filters (Accepted any time the center is open.)
✓ Used cooking oil (Accepted any time the center is open.)
✓ Anti-freeze (Accepted any time the center is open.)
✓ Batteries (all types) (Accepted any time the center is open.)
✓ TVs and electronics (Accepted any time the center is open.)
✓ Appliances and scrap metal (Accepted any time the center is open.)
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW) (Accepted only on designated HHW days (first Wednesday and third Saturday of the month), not during all open hours.)
✓ Leftover latex and spray paint (Via the on-site swap shop, where residents may also take recovered paint for free.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

Household hazardous waste is NOT accepted during regular hours; bring HHW only on the designated HHW days each month. A specific list of prohibited items was not published on the source reviewed.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Regular recycling drop-off is Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. HHW is accepted only on the first Wednesday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and third Saturday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) of the month. Closed on county holidays.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection
  • Paint swap shop
  • Electronics recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Cabarrus County Recycling Convenience Center hours?

The recycling convenience center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on county holidays. Household hazardous waste has separate, limited drop-off days.

Can I drop off TVs and electronics here?

Yes. TVs and other electronics are accepted during regular open hours, along with appliances, scrap metal, batteries, oil, cardboard and paper.

When can I bring household hazardous waste or chemicals?

Household hazardous waste is only accepted on designated HHW days: the first Wednesday of the month (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and the third Saturday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.), not during all regular hours.

Where can I dispose of paint in Concord, NC?

Leftover latex and spray paint can be dropped at this center's swap shop, where residents may also pick up recovered paint for free. Other hazardous paints should come on an HHW day.

What number do I call for Cabarrus County recycling questions?

Call 704-920-3278 or email recycle@cabarruscounty.us for questions about the recycling convenience center and HHW facility.

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

Recycling Centers Near Concord

Contact & Location

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Address
246 General Services Dr SW, Concord, NC 28025
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City / State
Concord, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5 PM
Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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