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Where can I recycle in Durham?

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Where can I recycle in Durham?

Durham County Convenience Centers

  • NC 55 and T.W. Alexander Drive (Parkwood) Phone: 919-560-0460.
  • Quail Roost Road and Ball Road (Bahama) Phone: 919-477-8552.
  • Redwood Road and Electra Drive (Redwood) Phone: 919-682-8200.
  • U.S. 501 North and Bill Poole Road (Rougemont) Phone: 919-477-4325.

What can be recycled in Durham NC?

Materials that must be recycled include glass jars and bottles, steel and aluminum cans, plastic milk jugs and soda bottles, cardboard, telephone books and newspaper. Durham, the only incorporated city in the county, also bans these materials from the landfill.

Does Durham have a recycling program?

Durham County provides biweekly curbside recycling for unincorporated residents. If you live within the city limits of Durham, we do not service your area.

Can you recycle pizza boxes in Durham?

Best Option For more information visit our website. Place your Green Bin at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Cut the heavily soiled, no longer recyclable pizza boxes into pieces no larger than 8” by 8” before placing them into their green bins.

What can be recycled in NC?

State agencies are a large source of recyclable material and are required by North Carolina General Statutes to collect and recycle aluminum cans, newspaper, office paper, recyclable glass and plastic bottles. Agencies must also comply with statewide landfill bans.

How do I get another recycling bin in Durham NC?

Customers may have up to 4 blue recycling carts at no fee. One cart is standard, three additional per household may be requested. To request additional carts, submit a request here or call 919-560-1200.

What number plastics Cannot be recycled?

Finally, plastics number 6 and 7 are never recycled.

Is recycling mandatory in NC?

What can you do with plastic hangers?

Generally speaking, plastic hangers are recyclable, despite common misconceptions. Since many domestic plastic collection facilities are unable to handle and recycle plastic hangers there is a belief that plastic hangers cannot be recycled and that is wrong. A plastic hanger can and should be recycled.

What plastics Cannot be recycled?

Examples of non-recyclable plastics include bioplastics, composite plastic, plastic-coated wrapping paper and polycarbonate. Well known non-recyclable plastics include cling film and blister packaging.

Can you recycle Styrofoam Durham?

Best Option Drop this item off at any of Durham Region’s Waste Management Facilities. Fees may apply. For more information visit our website.