Recycling Centers in Raleigh, NC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Raleigh, North Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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If you live in Raleigh 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 Raleigh: A Local Guide
Raleigh residents have 14 recycling centers to work with, including a strong network of public drop-off sites run by Wake County and the City of Raleigh. Curbside recycling in the city is provided by Raleigh Solid Waste Services, which collects single-stream recyclables from household carts; Wake County adds 11 convenience centers, open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., where residents can self-serve their recycling and trash. The Raleigh Yard Waste Center on New Hope Road also takes recyclables, electronics, scrap metal and rigid plastics. To look beyond the city, browse the full North Carolina recycling directory.
Among the listed centers, materials coverage is varied: the packet shows three sites taking cardboard and paper, two buying or handling scrap metal, and one each accepting electronics, appliances, textiles and yard waste. The North Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility is a public site accepting appliances, cardboard and paper, electronics and scrap metal, while Wake County Convenience Center Site #5 takes cardboard, scrap metal and textiles for residents. For household hazardous waste, the Wake County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility handles paints, chemicals and similar items. Check each page for access rules before visiting.
If a Raleigh center does not fit your needs, nearby North Carolina cities in this directory may help. Apex and Chapel Hill are close by, and Durham has the largest listing in the Triangle. You can also check Charlotte and Asheboro, or return to the statewide North Carolina hub to search by town.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Raleigh
How does curbside recycling work in Raleigh?
Raleigh Solid Waste Services collects single-stream recyclables from household roll carts, accepting items such as metal cans, glass bottles and jars, mixed paper, cartons, and plastic bottles, tubs, jugs and jars. For items outside the cart, Wake County's convenience centers and the city's drop-off sites offer more options. See the full list of Raleigh recycling centers.
What are the Wake County convenience centers and when are they open?
Wake County operates 11 convenience centers where residents can self-serve recycling and trash drop-off. They are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and closed on major holidays. Several Raleigh sites are listed here, including Site #5 on Battle Bridge Rd, which accepts cardboard, scrap metal and textiles for residents.
Where can I recycle electronics and appliances in Raleigh?
The North Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility is a public site that accepts electronics and appliances along with scrap metal and cardboard. The Raleigh Yard Waste Center also takes electronics and scrap metal. Confirm accepted items and any fees on each center's page before dropping off.
Where do I take household hazardous waste in Raleigh?
Wake County runs a dedicated Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility on Deponie Dr for paints, chemicals and similar items, which should never go in the regular trash or curbside cart. Check the facility's page and Wake County's site for current hours and accepted materials.