Parkwood Solid Waste Convenience Site

Recycling Center in Durham, North Carolina

📍 5928 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713
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About This Location

The Parkwood Solid Waste Convenience Site at 5928 NC-55 (Highway 55) serves unincorporated Durham County residents, operated by Durham County General Services. Residents can drop off household garbage, commingled recycling, yard waste, motor oil, antifreeze, cooking oil, lead-acid batteries, fluorescent bulbs, textiles and bulky furniture. A current blue county solid waste decal must be displayed to use the site, which is free to decal-holding residents.

What Parkwood Solid Waste Convenience Site Accepts

✓ Household garbage (Residential household trash)
✓ Commingled recycling
✓ Yard waste (Limbs under 6 feet long and 6 inches in diameter)
✓ Fluorescent bulbs
✓ Lead-acid batteries
✓ Motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Textiles
✓ Bulky items / furniture

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Yard Waste · Textiles & Clothing · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

Yard-waste limbs must be under 6 feet long and 6 inches in diameter. Confirm with the county whether electronics, tires, appliances or household hazardous waste are taken here, as they were not listed for this site.

Fees

  • Drop-off for decal-holding residents

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Must display the current blue 2025-26 Solid Waste Decal. Decals were mailed with August 2025 property tax bills; residents without one can contact the Tax Office at 919-560-0300. Serves unincorporated Durham County residents only; city residents are not issued decals.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a decal to use the Parkwood convenience site?

Yes. You must display the current blue county Solid Waste Decal (2025-26). Decals were distributed with the August 2025 property tax bills. If you don't have one, contact the Durham County Tax Office at 919-560-0300.

Who can use the Parkwood Solid Waste Convenience Site?

It serves unincorporated Durham County residents who pay the county solid waste fee. City of Durham residents are not issued decals because they aren't assessed the county fee.

What can I drop off at Parkwood?

Household garbage, commingled recycling, yard waste (limbs under 6 feet long and 6 inches in diameter), motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters, cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs, lead-acid batteries, textiles and bulky furniture.

What are the Parkwood site hours?

As of April 1, 2026 the site is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 noon. It is closed Sundays and holidays. These expanded hours apply while the Redwood site is closed for renovation.

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

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Contact & Location

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Address
5928 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713
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Website
dconc.gov
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City / State
Durham, North Carolina

Opening Hours

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

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