Durham County Redwood Convenience Site
Recycling Center in Durham, North Carolina
About This Location
The Redwood Convenience Site at 100 Electra Rd is one of Durham County's residential drop-off centers for household garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky items. As of April 1, 2026 the site is CLOSED for a renovation project tied to the Durham County Sheriff's Office training facility; the county directs residents to the Northern and Parkwood convenience sites instead. When open, the county's convenience sites require residents to display the blue 2025-2026 Solid Waste Decal and accept residential waste only.
Status Update
This location appears to be closed. Closed for renovation beginning April 1, 2026 until construction is complete, per Durham County General Services. Residents are directed to the Northern (11894 N. Roxboro Rd) and Parkwood (5928 Highway 55) convenience sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Redwood Convenience Site open?
No. As of April 1, 2026 the Redwood site at 100 Electra Rd is closed for a renovation project. Durham County directs residents to the Northern Convenience Site (11894 N. Roxboro Rd) and Parkwood Convenience Site (5928 Highway 55) in the meantime.
Do I need a permit or decal to use Durham County convenience sites?
Yes. Residents must display the blue 2025-2026 Solid Waste Decal to use the sites. Decals were included in August 2025 property tax bills; contact the Tax Office at 919-560-0300 if yours is missing.
What can I drop off at a Durham County convenience site?
Bagged household garbage, commingled recycling, yard waste, fluorescent bulbs, lead-acid batteries, motor oil and filters, antifreeze, cooking oil, textiles, and bulky items (one load weekly). No construction debris or commercial waste.
Which sites are open while Redwood is closed?
The Northern and Parkwood convenience sites are open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon, closed Sundays and holidays. Parkwood's hours were expanded on April 1, 2026 due to the Redwood renovation.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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