Parkwood Residential Waste & Recycling Center

Name: Parkwood Residential Waste & Recycling Center
Address: 3214 Parkwood School Rd, Monroe, Monroe, NC, US
Telephone: +1 704-512-9821

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About This Location

The Parkwood Residential Waste & Recycling Center, located at 3214 Parkwood School Road in Monroe, is one of five Union County-operated convenience centers serving county residents three days a week. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the site accepts bagged household garbage through the county's free Trash Pass program, plus a broad range of recyclables—paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, cartons, glass, used motor oil, oil filters, and electronics (e-waste). Parkwood is one of only four Union County convenience centers that accepts e-waste, making it especially convenient for residents looking to recycle old electronics. All recycling services are free for Union County residents, and since July 1, 2025, all paid disposal services have moved exclusively to the Union County Landfill, keeping the Parkwood site streamlined and cost-free for routine household drop-offs.

What Parkwood Residential Waste & Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Bagged household garbage (Must be bagged. Free via Trash Pass program for Union County residents (up to 10 standard 13-gallon bags or 5 larger bags per day). Excess loads must go to the landfill.)

✓ Paper and cardboard (Accepted loose and unbagged. Large loads of cardboard (commercial quantities) accepted only at the Union County Landfill, Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.)

✓ Plastics, metals, and cartons (All recyclables must be loose and unbagged.)

✓ Glass recycling (Clear, brown, and green bottles and jars accepted loose. Separate lids from jars; metals cannot be mixed with glass. No plate glass or ceramics.)

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

✓ Used oil filters (Accepted at this location.)

✓ E-waste (electronics) (Parkwood is one of four Union County convenience centers (Parkwood, Goldmine, Piedmont, Armfield) that accept electronics. Accepted items include computers, laptops, tablets, monitors, flat-panel TVs, cell phones, cameras, printers, DVD/VHS players, video game consoles, small appliances (toasters, fans, microwaves, vacuums, etc.), and cables. Free for Union County residents.)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Yard waste

✕ Large/excess loads of garbage

✕ Large loads of cardboard

✕ Electronics containing Freon

✕ Plate glass and ceramics

✕ Construction and demolition waste

✕ Bulky items (mattresses, furniture, white goods)

✕ Tires

✕ Recyclables in bags

This is a convenience center for household-scale waste and recycling. Bulky items, large cardboard loads, yard waste, construction debris, Freon-containing appliances, and tires must go to the Union County Landfill at 2125 Austin Chaney Rd, Wingate, NC 28174.

Fees

Household recycling (paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass, electronics) — Free for Union County residents
Bagged household garbage (Trash Pass program) — Free for Union County residents (up to 10 standard 13-gallon bags or 5 larger bags per day). Proof of county residency required.
Televisions — Free as of July 1, 2025. The previously required $10 fee was rescinded effective July 1, 2025.
Excess garbage (beyond Trash Pass limits) — Not accepted at this convenience center; excess loads must be taken to the Union County Landfill for fee-based disposal.

Access & restrictions

Union County residents only for Trash Pass (free garbage disposal). Proof of residency required for free garbage disposal. Recycling drop-off policies for non-residents not explicitly stated on official sources. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · To use the Trash Pass program for free garbage disposal, residents must show proof of Union County residency: a motor vehicle registration, current government-issued ID, current utility bill, or a county-issued Trash Pass windshield decal. No appointment needed. No credit cards accepted; site attendants manage drop-offs.

Programs & events

Trash Pass — Free household garbage disposal program for Union County residents. Residents may dispose of up to 10 standard 13-gallon bags or 5 larger bags per day at any county convenience center. Proof of county residency (vehicle registration, government-issued ID, utility bill, or Trash Pass windshield decal) required. Program launched July 1, 2023.
Household Electronics (E-Waste) Recycling — Free e-waste recycling for Union County residents. Parkwood is one of four convenience centers accepting electronics. Accepted items include computers, TVs, phones, small appliances, and more. White Store Convenience Center does not accept electronics.
Used Motor Oil Recycling — Union County residents may drop off used motor oil and used oil filters. Maximum 5-gallon limit per visit. Residents only.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Parkwood center open every day?

No. The Parkwood Residential Waste & Recycling Center is open only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, as well as on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. If you need to dispose of waste on a closed day, the Union County Landfill is open Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon.

Do I have to pay to drop off garbage or recycling at Parkwood?

Recycling is completely free for Union County residents. Household garbage is also free through the county's Trash Pass program—residents can drop off up to 10 standard 13-gallon bags (or 5 larger bags) per day at no cost. Since July 1, 2025, all paid disposal services have moved to the Union County Landfill; no fee-based transactions occur at Parkwood or any other convenience center.

Does the Parkwood center accept electronics and e-waste?

Yes. Parkwood is one of four Union County convenience centers (along with Goldmine, Piedmont, and Armfield) that accept e-waste. Accepted electronics include computers, laptops, tablets, monitors, flat-panel TVs, cell phones, cameras, printers, small appliances, and more. Electronics recycling is free for Union County residents. Note that electronics containing Freon (such as refrigerators and AC units) are not accepted.

Is proof of residency required to use the Parkwood center?

Proof of Union County residency is required to participate in the free Trash Pass garbage disposal program. Acceptable proof includes a motor vehicle registration, current government-issued ID, current utility bill, or a county-issued Trash Pass windshield decal. Recycling drop-off requirements for non-residents are not explicitly addressed on official county sources.

Can I drop off yard waste, tires, or large furniture at Parkwood?

No. Yard waste, tires, bulky items (mattresses, furniture, white goods), and construction and demolition debris are not accepted at Parkwood or any Union County convenience center. These items must be taken to the Union County Landfill at 2125 Austin Chaney Road, Wingate, NC 28174, which is open Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon.

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