Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →
A county recycling center on Tolbert Street where locals drop off household recyclables and bulk items that don’t fit in curbside bins. Neighbors bring loads from cleanouts, yard work, or apartment moves; the place feels practical rather than polished, with big bins and concrete bays.
Drive up the access road to a small entrance booth and a cluster of roll-off containers and covered bays beyond it. The recycling containers are grouped by material-paper and cardboard, plastics and glass, metals-and bulky items are handled in a separate area. The site looks industrial: gravel or paved driveways, concrete platforms, and signage marking each pile or bin. Weekends and spring cleanup times are noticeably busier, so there can be lines to pull up and unload.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Pre-sort materials into clearly separated stacks or boxes so unloading is quicker and less awkward at each bin.
- Secure loose items in the truck bed or trailer-tarps and ratchet straps save time and keep debris from blowing around.
- Bring gloves and sturdy shoes; handling flattened cardboard, scrap metal, and other materials can be dusty or sharp.
Explore More
Disposal Guides
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.
Electronics Recycling: Where to Take Old TVs, Computers, and Phones
E-waste rules vary wildly by state. Some ban electronics from landfills entirely. Here's how to recycle old TVs, computers, and phones properly.
Read more →
Hazardous Waste Collection Days: What They Take and How to Prepare
Most counties run free household hazardous waste collection events. Here's what qualifies, how to find your local event, and how to store stuff safely until then.
Read more →