Atlas Organics
Recycling Center in E Club Blvd Durham, North Carolina
About This Location
Atlas Organics (now part of Circular Services) operates a permitted composting facility at 2115 E Club Blvd in Durham, run through a public-private partnership with the City of Durham. The site turns yard waste, food waste and biosolids into STA-certified compost, with a combined permitted capacity of 65,000 tons per year across a Type I and a Type IV facility. It is primarily a commercial composting operation and a source of bulk compost for sale, rather than a walk-in household recycling drop-off. The City of Durham's own compost drop-off program and the co-located Waste Disposal & Recycling Center handle resident drop-offs.
What Atlas Organics - Durham Composting Facility Accepts
Related recycling guides: Yard Waste
What they do not accept
This is a commercial composting facility, not a general household recycling center. It does not process standard curbside recyclables (plastic, glass, metal, cardboard), electronics, batteries or household hazardous waste.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Walk-in (no appointment) · Operates through a public-private partnership with the City of Durham and offers commercial compost sales. Public drop-off access is not clearly documented; residents should confirm directly before hauling material.
Programs & events
- Compost production and sales
- City of Durham partnership
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Atlas Organics facility on E Club Blvd process?
It composts yard waste, food waste and biosolids into STA-certified compost. The permitted facility has a combined capacity of 65,000 tons per year.
Can residents drop off compostables here?
Atlas Organics is primarily a commercial composting operation run with the City of Durham. Public drop-off access is not clearly published, so residents should confirm directly. The City of Durham also runs separate compost drop-off sites and the co-located Waste Disposal & Recycling Center for household use.
Can I buy compost from Atlas Organics in Durham?
Yes, the facility offers commercial compost sales of its finished STA-certified product. Contact them for bulk pricing and pickup arrangements.
Is Atlas Organics the same as Circular Services?
Atlas Organics has become part of Circular Services, but the Durham composting facility continues to operate at 2115 E Club Blvd.
What are the facility's hours?
The Durham facility is listed as open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and closed on weekends.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.