Recycling Center

Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling

28 County Services Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312

(919) 542-5516
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Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling is the county recycling center on County Services Road in Pittsboro, used by local residents dropping off household recyclables and people cleaning out garages. Neighbors swing by with bags of cans, cardboard, and mixed recyclables rather than hauling everything to the landfill.

Drive up to an entrance area with an attendant booth and a scale nearby - many county centers charge by weight, so expect to stop again on the way out. Recycling bins and roll-off containers are arranged around the yard; cardboard, metal, and mixed containers are usually separated and there are distinct drop spots for bulky items. Electronics and household hazardous materials are handled differently in North Carolina, so look for a separate station or signage directing those items to special collection programs. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busy, with vehicles lined up during peak hours.

Facility Information

Type Recycling Center
City Pittsboro
State North Carolina
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Before You Go

  • Sort materials at home into cardboard, mixed recyclables, and metal to speed up unloading and avoid extra handling at the site.
  • Bundle and break down boxes so they fit in the cardboard container; loose boxes take more space and slow the line.
  • Expect delays on weekends or during community cleanup events-plan to arrive early or later in the afternoon to avoid the longest lines.

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