Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Walnut Grove Church Rd.

Recycling Center in Hillsborough, North Carolina

📍 3605 Walnut Grove Church Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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About This Location

The Walnut Grove Church Road Waste & Recycling Center is one of Orange County's staffed solid waste convenience centers, serving residents near Hillsborough at 3605 Walnut Grove Church Road. It takes single-stream recycling plus a long list of extras - scrap metal, appliances, tires, electronics, motor oil, batteries and yard waste - at no charge for county households. This location also accepts food waste, clothing/textiles/shoes and used cooking oil. The site is for Orange County residential household use only; commercial and business waste is not accepted.

What Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center - Walnut Grove Church Rd. Accepts

✓ Single-stream recycling
✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Large rigid plastics
✓ Motor oil and oil filters
✓ Antifreeze
✓ Batteries (household and boat/automotive)
✓ Electronics
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Appliances
✓ Tires
✓ Yard waste
✓ Clean wood
✓ Food waste (Accepted specifically at this location.)
✓ Clothing, textiles & shoes (Accepted specifically at this location.)
✓ Used cooking oil (Accepted specifically at this location.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Commercial / business waste

Facility is for Orange County residential household use only; no commercial or business use is allowed. Household hazardous waste is handled through a separate county program, not the convenience centers.

Access & restrictions

residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · Orange County residential household use only; no commercial/business use.

Programs & events

  • Food waste drop-off

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Walnut Grove recycling center free?

Yes. Recycling and the listed materials are accepted at no charge, but the center is limited to Orange County residential household use - no commercial or business waste.

What days is the Walnut Grove Church Rd. center closed?

It is closed on Wednesdays. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7 AM-6 PM, Saturday 7 AM-5 PM, and Sunday 1 PM-6 PM.

Can I drop off food waste and cooking oil here?

Yes. Along with the standard recyclables, this location specifically accepts food waste, clothing/textiles/shoes and used cooking oil.

Do they take electronics, tires and appliances?

Yes. Orange County centers accept electronics, tires, appliances, scrap metal, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, yard waste and clean wood from county residents.

Where do I take household hazardous waste?

Household hazardous waste is handled through Orange County's separate HHW drop-off program, not at the convenience centers. Check the county's HHW page for details.

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Recycling Centers Near Hillsborough

Contact & Location

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3605 Walnut Grove Church Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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City / State
Hillsborough, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-6 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7 AM-6 PM
Friday 7 AM-6 PM
Saturday 7 AM-5 PM
Sunday 1 PM-6 PM

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