Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Bradshaw Quarry Rd.
Recycling Center in Mebane, North Carolina
About This Location
The Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center on Bradshaw Quarry Road is a staffed neighborhood convenience center at 6705 Bradshaw Quarry Rd, Mebane, NC 27302, serving Orange County residential households only. Open four days a week—Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—it accepts household garbage, bulky items such as upholstered furniture, single-stream recycling, corrugated cardboard, electronics, scrap metal, tires (up to five per visit at no charge), automotive fluids, and lithium-type batteries. Unlike several other Orange County centers, Bradshaw Quarry does not accept construction and demolition waste, yard waste, clean wood, food waste, or clothing and textiles, and there is no Salvage Shed on site. Proof of Orange County residency is required, visits are capped at ten minutes, and loads may not exceed one standard pickup truck (120 cubic feet). Use of the center is funded through the county's Solid Waste Programs Fee, so there is no per-load charge for qualifying residents.
What Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Bradshaw Quarry Rd. Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Bradshaw Quarry Road is a neighborhood satellite center with more limited services than the full-service centers. It does not accept C&D waste, yard waste, wood, food waste, or clothing/textiles, and has no Salvage Shed. Always verify the current accepted materials list at orangecountync.gov before visiting.
Fees
- General household drop-off (garbage, recycling, bulky items) — No charge for Orange County residents. Services are funded by the county's annual Solid Waste Programs Fee assessed on improved properties.
- Tires — No charge for up to 5 tires per visit.
- Electronics recycling — No charge for Orange County residents.
Access & restrictions
Orange County residential households only. No commercial, business, or contractor use. Each household may visit one center once per weekday and once per weekend (Saturday or Sunday), for no more than 10 minutes per visit. Load limit is one standard pickup truck (120 cubic feet) per visit. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Proof of Orange County residency is required. Loads must be secured upon entering the center. C&D waste, yard waste, and wood are explicitly prohibited at this location.
Programs & events
- Single-Stream Recycling — Commingled recycling (plastic bottles, tubs, jugs & jars; aluminum & steel cans; glass bottles & jars; cardboard; paper) accepted at this center.
- Electronics Recycling (E-Waste) — Computers and televisions are banned from NC landfills. Orange County residents may recycle household electronics free of charge at any of the five centers, including Bradshaw Quarry.
- Tire Recycling — Up to 5 tires of any size accepted per visit at no charge for Orange County residents.
- Automotive Fluids Recycling — Antifreeze, motor oil, used oil filters, and other specified automotive fluids accepted in separate containers.
- Solid Waste Programs Fee (SWPF) — An annual fee assessed on each improved Orange County property funds all drop-off, recycling, electronics, and hazardous waste services — meaning no per-load charge for residents.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bradshaw Quarry Road open to residents from other counties?
No. All five Orange County Waste and Recycling Centers, including Bradshaw Quarry Road, are available for Orange County residential household use only. Proof of Orange County residency is required, and commercial or business waste is not accepted under any circumstances.
Can I drop off construction debris at Bradshaw Quarry Road?
No. Bradshaw Quarry Road is the one Orange County center that explicitly does NOT accept construction and demolition (C&D) waste. It also does not accept yard waste or wood. For C&D waste, residents should use one of the other four centers, where up to 60 cubic feet of residential C&D waste per day or weekend period is allowed with proof of residency.
How many tires can I bring, and is there a fee?
Orange County residents may bring up to 5 tires of any size per visit at no charge. Tire recycling is available at all five centers, including Bradshaw Quarry Road.
Does the Bradshaw Quarry Road center have a Salvage Shed for reusable items?
No. Salvage Sheds, where residents can drop off and pick up clean, working household items for reuse, are located at the other four Orange County centers but NOT at Bradshaw Quarry Road.
What are the hours and are there any mid-day closures?
The center is open Tuesday and Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (with a brief closure from 1:30–2:00 PM for container service), and Sunday 1:00 PM–6:00 PM. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Each household is limited to one visit per weekday and one per weekend, with a maximum of 10 minutes per visit.
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