Recycling Centers in Wingate, NC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Wingate, North Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Wingate, North Carolina. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Wingate area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Wingate: A Local Guide
Wingate sits in the southern end of Union County, NC, and is home to two of the county's solid-waste facilities: the White Store Residential Waste & Recycling Center and the Union County Landfill. Together they handle the full range of disposal and recycling needs for county residents, from routine bagged garbage and curbside recyclables to electronics, tires, and construction debris.
The White Store Residential Waste & Recycling Center at 4517 White Store Road is a staffed convenience site open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Union County residents can drop off bagged household garbage free under the Trash Pass program (up to 10 standard bags per day with proof of residency), as well as loose recyclables — paper, cardboard, plastics, metal cans, glass bottles, and cartons — plus used motor oil and filters. As of July 1, 2025, bulky items, tires, and C&D waste moved to the landfill only.
The Union County Landfill at 2125 Austin Chaney Road is the county's primary disposal facility, open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–noon. It accepts everything the convenience center does, plus yard waste, mattresses and furniture, scrap metal, white goods, e-waste (free for residents — the $10 TV fee was eliminated July 1, 2025), tires off the rim, antifreeze, and C&D debris. Load fees apply for non-recycling material by vehicle size ($20–$80 per load); commercial loads are billed per ton.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Wingate
Which Wingate site can I use on Saturdays?
Both sites are open Saturdays. White Store Rd is open 7:00 AM–7:00 PM on Saturdays for routine recycling and bagged garbage. The Union County Landfill is open Saturdays 8:00 AM–noon and accepts the full range of materials including bulky items and e-waste.
Where do I bring electronics or a TV in Wingate?
Electronics must go to the Union County Landfill at 2125 Austin Chaney Rd. E-waste recycling is free for Union County residents; the previous $10 TV fee was eliminated effective July 1, 2025. White Store does not accept electronics.
Is there a fee to drop off recycling at either Wingate site?
No. Recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastics, cans, glass, cartons) are free at both sites. Bagged household garbage is also free for county residents under the Trash Pass program (up to 10 standard bags per day). Fees apply at the landfill only for bulky items, C&D, and yard waste by load size.
Do I need to be a Union County resident to use these facilities?
Yes. Both sites primarily serve Union County residents. White Store requires proof of residency for the free Trash Pass garbage disposal. The landfill is open to the public and commercial haulers for fee-based loads, but free disposal programs and motor oil/antifreeze drop-off are restricted to county residents.