Goldmine Road Waste & Recycling Center

Name: Goldmine Road Residential Waste & Recycling Center
Address: 4600 Goldmine Rd, Monroe, Monroe, NC, US
Telephone: +1 704-296-4260

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About This Location

The Goldmine Road Residential Waste & Recycling Center, located at 4600 Goldmine Road in Monroe, is one of five Union County drop-off convenience centers operated by Union County Solid Waste. Open exclusively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the site serves Union County residents who can bring bagged household garbage under the free Trash Pass program (up to 10 standard 13-gallon bags or five larger bags per day) and loose, unbagged recyclables at no charge. Unlike the White Store center, Goldmine Road accepts e-waste, including computers, televisions, cell phones, and small appliances. Used motor oil (up to 5 gallons, residents only) and used oil filters are also accepted. As of July 1, 2025, oversized garbage loads that exceed Trash Pass limits are no longer accepted at this site and must be taken to the Union County Landfill on Austin Chaney Road.

What Goldmine Road Residential Waste & Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Bagged household garbage (Free under Trash Pass program (up to 10 standard 13-gallon bags or 5 larger bags per day); proof of Union County residency required. Loads exceeding Trash Pass limits must go to the Landfill.)

✓ Paper and cardboard (household quantities) (Small/household loads accepted free. Large loads of cardboard are only accepted at the Landfill (2125 Austin Chaney Rd.), Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m.)

✓ Plastics, metal, and cartons (Accepted free; must be loose and unbagged.)

✓ Glass recycling (Accepted free; must be loose and unbagged. No plate glass or ceramics.)

✓ E-waste / Electronics (Accepted free for Union County residents. Includes computers and office equipment, cell phones, audio-visual electronics, small household appliances, TVs and monitors, rechargeable and lithium batteries, and cables.)

✓ Used motor oil (Union County residents only; 5-gallon limit per visit.)

✓ Used oil filters (Accepted free.)

✓ Mixed paper (junk mail, magazines, newspaper, paper bags, paper packaging) (Accepted free; must be loose and unbagged.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Yard waste

✕ Large loads of cardboard

✕ Pizza boxes or boxes with food residue

✕ Plate glass and ceramics

✕ Bagged recyclables

✕ Mattresses, furniture, and bulky items

✕ Construction and demolition waste

✕ Scrap metal

✕ White goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.)

✕ Tires

✕ Oversized garbage loads (exceeding Trash Pass limits)

✕ Non-rechargeable (alkaline) batteries

This site does not accept commercial waste. Hazardous household waste (paints, pesticides, gasoline, etc.) is collected separately at the County's annual Household Hazardous Waste event, not at this center.

Fees

Household garbage (Trash Pass — up to 10 standard bags or 5 large bags/day) — Free for Union County residents with proof of residency or Trash Pass windshield decal
All accepted recyclable materials (paper, cardboard, plastics, metal, cartons, glass, used oil, oil filters, e-waste, batteries) — Free
Televisions — $10 per TV
Oversized garbage loads (exceeding Trash Pass limits) — Not accepted at this site as of July 1, 2025; must go to the Landfill for fee assessment

Access & restrictions

Union County residents only for garbage disposal. Recycling services are for county residents; residency confirmation may be required. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Proof of Union County residency is required to use the Trash Pass program: a motor vehicle registration, current government-issued ID, or current utility bill. A Trash Pass window cling decal (issued by site attendants) can also be used. Cash (exact change) or check only at convenience centers; no credit cards accepted.

Programs & events

Trash Pass Program — Allows Union County residents to dispose of up to 10 standard 13-gallon bags or 5 larger bags of bagged household garbage per day for free. Proof of residency or windshield decal required.
Electronics (E-Waste) Recycling — Free for Union County residents. Accepted at Goldmine Road (and all centers except White Store). Includes TVs, computers, cell phones, tablets, cameras, small appliances, and rechargeable/lithium batteries.
Household Hazardous Waste Annual Collection Event — Separate annual event (not at this facility) held at the Union County Agricultural Center for paints, pesticides, cleaners, propane tanks, medications, and document shredding. Electronics and business waste are not accepted at this event.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Union County resident to use Goldmine Road Recycling Center?

Yes, for garbage disposal via the Trash Pass program you must be a Union County resident and show proof of residency — a motor vehicle registration, current government-issued ID, or current utility bill. A Trash Pass windshield decal issued by site attendants also works. Recycling drop-off is available to county residents free of charge.

Is there a charge to drop off trash or recyclables?

Trash disposal is free for county residents under the Trash Pass program (up to 10 standard 13-gallon bags or 5 larger bags per day). All accepted recyclables are free, except televisions, which carry a $10 fee per TV. Oversized garbage loads beyond the Trash Pass limit are no longer accepted at this site as of July 1, 2025 — those must go to the Union County Landfill.

Does Goldmine Road accept electronics and e-waste?

Yes. Unlike the White Store center, Goldmine Road accepts electronics for free recycling. Accepted items include desktop and laptop computers, monitors, tablets, cell phones, TVs, CD/DVD players, cameras, small appliances (like toasters and space heaters), video game equipment, and rechargeable or lithium batteries.

What holidays is the Goldmine Road center closed?

All Union County waste and recycling sites — including Goldmine Road — are closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Additional closures are posted on the Union County homepage and calendar.

Can I drop off yard waste, tires, or bulky furniture here?

No. Yard waste, tires, mattresses, furniture, construction debris, scrap metal, and white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.) are not accepted at any of the County's five convenience centers, including Goldmine Road. These items must be taken to the Union County Landfill at 2125 Austin Chaney Road, Wingate, NC.

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