North Mecklenburg Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Huntersville, North Carolina

📍 N, 12300 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
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About This Location

The North Mecklenburg Recycling Center at 12300 Statesville Rd in Huntersville is one of Mecklenburg County's full-service drop-off centers, where county residents can bring recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste, electronics, and household hazardous waste. Residents can drop up to 5 bags of household trash per day free, recycle up to 20 gallons of motor oil, and bring up to 5 tires. A blue county entry sticker and proof of Mecklenburg residency are required to use the center.

What North Mecklenburg Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Electronics (e-waste) (Accepted at the full-service center)
✓ Tires (5-tire limit)
✓ Motor oil (Up to 20 gallons per day, per resident)
✓ Scrap metal (Bicycle frames, grills, mowers, pipes, etc.)
✓ Appliances (Stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, water heaters, etc.)
✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Yard waste (Root balls smaller than a basketball; tree-diameter limits apply)
✓ Bulky waste (Fees apply for bulky waste disposal)
✓ Household hazardous waste (Free HHW disposal for county residents)
✓ Household trash (Up to 5 bags of kitchen trash per day free)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

During current construction, the site is temporarily limited to selling bagged mulch and compost, and non-residential/business loads and dump trailers are not accepted on Saturdays. Verify current operations before visiting with a load.

Fees

  • Bulky waste — Residential and commercial fees apply
  • Construction & demolition debris — Fees apply
  • Yard waste — Residential and commercial fees apply
  • Household (kitchen) trash — Free up to 5 bags per day

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Mecklenburg County residents must display a blue entry sticker (free, obtained at the center's fee booth) and show a driver's license or other proof of county residency.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste disposal
  • Motor oil recycling
  • Mulch & compost sales

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the North Mecklenburg Recycling Center?

Mecklenburg County residents. You must display a free blue entry sticker (available at the fee booth) and show a driver's license or other proof you live in the county.

What are the hours?

The center is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed Sunday.

Does it accept electronics, tires, and motor oil?

Yes. Electronics are accepted, tires with a 5-tire limit, and motor oil up to 20 gallons per day per resident.

Is there a charge?

Residents can drop up to 5 bags of household kitchen trash per day for free, and household hazardous waste disposal is free. Fees apply for bulky waste, construction/demolition debris, and yard waste.

Is the center affected by construction right now?

Yes. Due to construction improvements, the site is currently only selling bagged mulch and compost, and non-residential/business loads and dump trailers are no longer accepted on Saturdays. Check current status before visiting with a large load.

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Contact & Location

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Address
N, 12300 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Website
mecknc.gov
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City / State
Huntersville, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-4 PM
Thursday 7 AM-4 PM
Friday 7 AM-4 PM
Saturday 7 AM-4 PM
Sunday Closed

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