Pitt County Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Greenville, North Carolina

📍 3025 Landfill Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
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About This Location

The Pitt County Recycling Center — officially operated as Pitt County Solid Waste & Recycling — is a publicly accessible transfer station and recycling drop-off facility located at 3025 Landfill Road in Greenville, NC. Operated directly by Pitt County, it serves both residents and businesses countywide, accepting mixed recyclables (metal cans, paper, cardboard, plastics #1, #2, and #5), glass (in designated glass-only containers), used motor oil, car batteries, electronics, yard waste, tires (up to five free for residents, off rim), and construction & demolition debris. Disposal fees apply to commercial waste, C&D loads, and clean-load materials; residential household garbage is accepted at no additional charge beyond the county's annual solid waste tax. The facility is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–noon; it is closed on Sundays.

What Pitt County Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Aluminum & steel cans (Empty and rinsed; place in mixed recycling ('Recycle All Together') bin.)
✓ Paper & cardboard (Newspapers, magazines, office paper, paperboard, and flattened cardboard boxes accepted in mixed recycling. Pizza boxes accepted if not excessively greasy and free of food.)
✓ Plastic bottles, jugs & containers — #1, #2, and #5 only (County only accepts plastics labeled 1, 2, and 5; place in mixed recycling bin.)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (Must be placed in glass-only containers, not in mixed recycling bins.)
✓ Car batteries (Accepted separately at the Transfer Station; do not place in mixed recycling.)
✓ Used cooking oil & motor oil (Accepted separately at the Transfer Station; must be kept separate from recycling.)
✓ Electronics (e-waste) (Computers, televisions, radios, and related equipment accepted separately; check with site attendant for any restrictions.)
✓ Yard waste & brush (Accepted at the Transfer Station; small brush and small branches only at convenience sites.)
✓ Tires (passenger, off-rim) (Rims must be removed before disposal. Residents may bring up to five tires free of charge without a certification form. Six or more tires, or any commercial tires, require a NC Scrap Tire Certification Form and must be managed by licensed tire haulers.)
✓ Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris (Transfer Station only. Accepted materials include shingles, concrete, brick, pallets, and wood. Fees vary by load type (mixed vs. clean/separated loads).)
✓ Commercial & business waste (Must be taken to the Transfer Station; not accepted at residential convenience collection sites.)
✓ Residential household garbage (Accepted at no per-visit charge; covered by the county's annual residential solid waste tax.)
✓ Wooden pallets (Accepted for recycling; designated pallet area on site. Tipping fee waived for separately deposited pallets.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags & plastic wrap
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Aerosol cans
✕ Batteries (household)
✕ Ceramics
✕ Clothing & textiles
✕ Diapers
✕ Hazardous waste (routine)
✕ Medical waste & sharps
✕ Scrap metal
✕ Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
✕ Wood
✕ Plastics #3, #4, #6, #7
✕ C&D debris at convenience collection sites
✕ Tires with rims attached
✕ Out-of-state tires (commercial/retreader)

Do not bag recyclables before drop-off; bagged recyclables cannot be processed and contaminate loads.

Fees

  • Residential household garbage — No per-visit charge (covered by $144/year residential solid waste tax)
  • Commercial waste — $60.00 per ton
  • Commercial & residential C&D waste (mixed load) — $55.00 per ton
  • Clean concrete, block, brick & asphalt — $20.00 per ton (clean loads only)
  • Clean wood — $35.00 per ton (clean loads only)
  • Clean pallets — $35.00 per ton (clean loads only)
  • Clean shingles — $20.00 per ton (clean loads only)
  • Mulch — First bucket free; $5.00 per bucket thereafter
  • Tires — residents, up to 5 tires off-rim — Free (no certification form required)
  • Tires — more than 5 tires or any commercial tires — NC Scrap Tire Certification Form required; must use licensed tire haulers. Fee varies.
  • Penalty — non-household waste disposed without paying tipping fees (first offense) — Greater of 10× the prevailing tipping fee or $2,000.00
  • Penalty — subsequent offenses — Greater of 20× the prevailing tipping fee or $4,000.00

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off facility open to all Pitt County residents and businesses. Residential convenience collection sites are generally for residents not covered by municipal curbside programs; the Transfer Station at 3025 Landfill Rd accepts both residential and commercial loads. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Commercial businesses may apply for a Waste Credit Account for monthly billing instead of paying per visit. Scrap Tire Certification Form required for more than five tires or any commercial tire loads. County may require proof that tires originated in NC.

Programs & events

  • Recycle All Together — Pitt County's single-stream mixed recycling program. Metal cans, paper, cardboard, and approved plastics (#1, #2, #5) can all be placed together in designated bins.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day — Periodic special event held at the Transfer Station in partnership with the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Pesticide Disposal Assistance program. Allows free safe disposal of HHW that should not go in regular trash.
  • Pallet Recycling Program — Pitt County has offered pallet recycling since 1991. Pallets and unpainted/untreated wood are accepted in a dedicated area. Tipping fee is waived for separately deposited pallets. Ground material is sold to end-markets; some mulch is available free to residents.
  • #PittCycleFridays — Weekly program previewed Thursdays and claimed Fridays at noon; free still-usable items are posted for residents to claim, reducing landfill waste.
  • Commercial Waste Credit Account — Approved businesses may establish a line of credit with Pitt County for Transfer Station solid waste disposal fees and be billed monthly rather than paying per visit.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Transfer Station's hours of operation?

The Transfer Station at 3025 Landfill Road is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. It is closed on Sundays.

Can I drop off tires, and is there a fee?

Yes. Residents may drop off up to five passenger tires free of charge, provided rims have been removed first. More than five tires, or any tires from a commercial business, require a completed North Carolina Scrap Tire Certification Form and must be handled by a licensed tire hauler. Tires obtained from out-of-state by retreaders or used-tire dealers are not eligible for free disposal.

Which plastics does Pitt County actually accept for recycling?

Pitt County's recycling program accepts plastics labeled #1, #2, and #5 only. Plastics #3, #4, #6, and #7 are not accepted. Do not bag recyclables — loose items only in the bin.

Do I have to pay to drop off household garbage at the Transfer Station?

There is no per-visit charge for residential household garbage at the Transfer Station. Residential taxpayers pay a $144-per-year solid waste tax that covers this service. Commercial waste is charged at $60.00 per ton.

Can contractors bring construction and demolition debris here?

Yes. Both residents and contractors must bring C&D materials (concrete, brick, shingles, wood, pallets, etc.) to the Transfer Station — these are not accepted at the 14 convenience collection sites. Fees vary: mixed C&D loads are $55.00/ton; clean separated loads (e.g., shingles only, concrete only) qualify for lower rates ranging from $20–$35/ton depending on material.

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Contact & Location

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3025 Landfill Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
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Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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