Forsyth County Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Pfafftown, North Carolina

📍 Forsyth County Recycling Center, Pfafftown, NC 27040
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About This Location

The Forsyth County recycling convenience center serving the Pfafftown area is a free public drop-off for everyday household recyclables run by Forsyth County's Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection. You can bring corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5. It is a recycling-only site: it does not take trash, paint, hazardous materials, Styrofoam or plastic bags.

What Forsyth County Recycling Convenience Center - Pfafftown Accepts

✓ Corrugated cardboard & chipboard (Includes cereal/cracker boxes)
✓ Paper (magazines, newspaper, office paper, catalogs, phone books)
✓ Aluminum beverage cans
✓ Steel, tin and bi-metal food/beverage cans
✓ Glass food & beverage containers (Bottles and jars)
✓ Plastics #1, #2 and #5 (Must have recyclable symbol)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Aluminum foil, pie tins or scraps
✕ Ceramics, dishes, drinking glasses, light bulbs, mirrors, Pyrex, window/non-container glass
✕ Bottle caps/tops, antifreeze/pesticide/motor oil/hazardous containers, plastic bags, plastic wrap, Styrofoam
✕ Paint cans
✕ Styrofoam egg cartons

Recycling-only drop-off. No household trash, hazardous waste, paint, electronics or plastic bags.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free public drop-off for recyclables. Questions to Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection, (336) 703-2440.

Programs & events

  • Recycling convenience center drop-off

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the Pfafftown recycling center?

Corrugated cardboard and chipboard, mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, office paper, catalogs, phone books), aluminum cans, steel/tin/bi-metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5.

What is NOT accepted?

No aluminum foil or pie tins, no ceramics/dishes/light bulbs/mirrors/window glass, no bottle caps, no antifreeze/pesticide/motor-oil/hazardous containers, no plastic bags or wrap, no Styrofoam (including egg cartons), and no paint cans.

Is there a fee, and do I need to be a county resident?

The drop-off is a free Forsyth County recycling convenience center. No fee is listed for dropping off accepted recyclables.

What days and hours is it open?

Per Forsyth County, the center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday.

Can I bring paint or hazardous waste here?

No. Paint cans and hazardous-material containers are not accepted. Contact the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection at (336) 703-2440 for household hazardous waste options.

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Recycling Centers Near Pfafftown

Contact & Location

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Address
Forsyth County Recycling Center, Pfafftown, NC 27040
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Website
cityofws.org
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City / State
Pfafftown, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5 PM
Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday 8 AM-5 PM
Sunday Closed

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