Recycling Centers in Mebane, NC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Mebane, North Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Mebane and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Mebane: A Local Guide
Mebane, located on the border of Orange and Alamance counties in the North Carolina Piedmont, is served by two distinct recycling facilities that together cover both household drop-off and commercial scrap-metal needs.
Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center – Bradshaw Quarry Rd. is one of five staffed convenience centers operated by Orange County at 6705 Bradshaw Quarry Rd. It is open Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and accepts household garbage, single-stream recycling, corrugated cardboard, electronics (computers, TVs, phones), scrap metal, tires (up to 5 per visit at no charge), automotive fluids, and lithium batteries—all free of charge for Orange County residential households. Proof of Orange County residency is required; commercial waste and C&D debris are not accepted at this location.
Foss Recycling Mebane at 1638 US-70 West is a commercial scrap-metal buy-back yard serving Alamance County and the broader Piedmont. Open Monday–Friday 8 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM, Foss purchases steel, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, brass, lead, insulated wire, e-scrap, catalytic converters, junk cars, and most metal appliances—paying cash by weight. A photo ID and being 18+ are required; no residency restriction applies. Note that Foss does not accept glass, plastics, paper, or other non-metal household recyclables.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Mebane
Can I recycle electronics (TVs, computers) for free in Mebane, NC?
Yes, if you are an Orange County resident. The Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center on Bradshaw Quarry Rd. accepts TVs, computers, cell phones, printers, and other electronics at no charge. North Carolina bans computers and televisions from landfills, so this is the recommended drop-off for OC households.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Mebane?
Foss Recycling at 1638 US-70 West buys steel, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, insulated wire, junk cars, and metal appliances, paying cash by weight. There is no drop-off fee—you are paid for qualifying metals. A valid photo ID is required and sellers must be 18 or older. Call (919) 590-4797 for current prices before loading up.
Does the Bradshaw Quarry Road center accept C&D debris or yard waste?
No. Bradshaw Quarry is the only Orange County center that explicitly does not accept construction and demolition waste, yard waste, or wood. Orange County residents needing to dispose of C&D debris should use one of the county's other four waste and recycling centers.
Is the Orange County recycling center on Bradshaw Quarry Rd. open on weekends?
Yes. The center is open Saturday 7 AM–5 PM (with a brief closure 1:30–2 PM for container service) and Sunday 1 PM–6 PM, in addition to Tuesday and Friday 7 AM–6 PM. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.