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Convenience Center And Recycle on US-70 in New Bern is the neighborhood drop-off most folks use when they’ve got extra recyclables or a few things from a yard cleanup. Locals and small haulers bring boxes, bins and trailers here instead of making a full run to the landfill.
Drive in from US-70 and there’s a small entrance booth with a scale where loads are checked, so plan to slow down and stop. The recycling containers are clustered not far past the booth-paper/cardboard, mixed containers and larger roll-off bins are typically obvious from the driveway. The site is mostly paved with concrete pads and room to back up to the containers, though lines form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup season.
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Before You Go
- Sort and flatten cardboard and separate paper from cans/bottles before you get to the booth to speed unloading.
- Try to hit the center midweek or early in the morning; weekends, especially in spring, can back up quickly.
- If hauling a trailer, bring straps and someone to spot - backing into roll-off bins is easier with a helper when it’s busy.
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