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Recycling in Durham County, NC

What Durham County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 8 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Durham County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Cities and towns in Durham County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (16)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Alternative Locations for Bulky Loads and Construction & Demolition Material (opens in new tab) · Durham County General Services
    • The City of Durham Waste Disposal & Recycling Center is at 2115 E. Club Blvd, Durham NC 27704. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Disposal and Drop-Off Facilities (opens in new tab) · City of Durham Solid Waste Management
    • The facilities are open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The facilities are open to City of Durham and Durham County residents; residential and commercial users may use the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential quantities of cardboard, white goods (large appliances) and scrap metal brought in non-commercial vehicles are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Individuals (not tire collectors, processors or haulers) may dispose of up to 5 tires free; uncertified tires cost $100 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires without NC state certification cost $100 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents can drop off e-waste free of charge at the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW Center is located at 2115 East Club Blvd with the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW center is open to all Durham city and county residents, not commercial users, and charges no fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Alkaline, car and lithium-ion/NiMH/Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paint is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic waste is on the HHW center accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FAQs: Solid Waste - Bulky Item Curbside Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Durham Solid Waste Management
    • Television sets and tires are banned from curbside bulky pickup and should go to the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center at 2115 East Club Boulevard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Opportunities (opens in new tab) · Durham County General Services
    • Durham County directs residents with computer and electronic waste to the City of Durham center at 2115 E. Club Boulevard outside county collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Durham County sends residents with HHW to the city center at 2115 E. Club Boulevard, Durham, NC 27704. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FAQs: Solid Waste - Drop-Off Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Durham Solid Waste Management
    • Household (residential) hazardous waste is accepted free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.

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