Recycling Centers in Durham, NC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Durham, North Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Find recycling drop-off locations in Durham, North Carolina. This directory lists 11 facilities serving the Durham area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Durham: A Local Guide
Durham has one of the more complete recycling setups in this directory, split between city and county programs. The City of Durham provides curbside recycling for single-family homes, collecting target items including aluminum cans, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles and jars, newspaper, plastic bottles, and steel cans (durhamnc.gov). Durham County runs solid-waste convenience sites and contracts curbside recycling for unincorporated areas, plus a household hazardous waste program. This guide maps 11 recycling and waste facilities across the city. For other North Carolina cities, see our North Carolina recycling hub.
The listed facilities cover the full range. The county's own drop-offs include the Durham County Solid Waste office on S. Dillard St., the Parkwood Convenience Site on NC-55, and the Redwood Convenience Site. For scrap metal, Always Buying Scrap and J & D Recyclers buy metal by weight, while Sonoco Recycling handles cardboard and paper and Strategic Materials processes glass. County convenience sites may require a current Solid Waste decal, so check eligibility first.
The Triangle and beyond offer plenty of nearby options. Raleigh leads with 14 listed centers, and neighboring Chapel Hill and Apex add more. Farther out, compare Charlotte and Asheboro, or browse every listed city on the North Carolina hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Durham
Does Durham have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Durham provides curbside recycling to single-family homes, collecting target items including aluminum cans, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, newspaper, plastic bottles, and steel cans. Durham County contracts biweekly curbside recycling for unincorporated areas. Check your city or county account for your collection schedule and the current accepted-items list.
Do I need a decal to use Durham County convenience sites?
Yes. Durham County's solid-waste convenience sites serve unincorporated-county residents, who must display a current Solid Waste decal to drop off. Sites such as the Parkwood Convenience Site on NC-55 handle recycling and waste. Confirm hours and decal requirements with Durham County General Services before you go.
Where can I recycle glass or cardboard in Durham?
Glass and cardboard are both accepted in city curbside recycling. For larger volumes, Sonoco Recycling handles cardboard and paper, and Strategic Materials is a glass processor. County convenience sites also accept common recyclables; call ahead to confirm what each location takes.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Durham?
Scrap yards buy metal by weight. Always Buying Scrap and J & D Recyclers both purchase scrap metal. Prices change daily, and North Carolina requires photo ID for scrap-metal sales, so bring one and call for the current rate before loading up.