Armfield Residential Waste & Recycling Center

A local recycling center tucked off Armfield Mill Road in Monroe that most homeowners use to drop off household recyclables and bulk items. Neighbors swing by with boxes, bottles, scrap metal and old appliances looking to keep things out of the landfill. The place focuses on diverting common materials from trash, with programs for things like electronics and household hazardous items handled according to North Carolina rules.

The site looks like a working yard more than a polished storefront: a small entrance booth or gate area, piles or containers for paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals, and larger bays for bulky items. Pull up to the booth to check in, then follow signs or attendants to the correct bin or drop-off point; expect to drive slowly through the site and back out the same way. Loads are often sorted on arrival and heavier items may be guided to a different area, so plan to hop out of the vehicle to hand items to attendants or to toss them into the appropriate container. Weekends and spring cleanup times usually have more cars and some wait time, especially if doing a big drop-off.