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Solid Waste Facility
Durham County Solid Waste Site
9008 Quail Roost Rd, Bahama, NC 27503
(919) 477-8552Durham County Solid Waste Site in Bahama is the local drop-off for household trash, yard debris and common recyclables. Neighbors from around northern Durham County bring pickup loads, trailers and car-top bags here for disposal and recycling.
Pull into the property off Quail Roost Road and approach a small entrance booth and scale area where vehicles are directed to stop. Concrete pads, open bunkers or roll-off containers handle mixed trash and yard waste, with recycling bins set off to one side. Traffic can back up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so expect to sit for a short time if several vehicles are ahead. Vehicles usually need to be weighed before and after unloading, so plan for two brief stops while on site.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and loose yard debris at home so unloading goes faster once at the bins.
- Secure loose material with tarps or straps on trailers to avoid spills and extra cleanup at the site.
- Avoid late-morning weekends in spring if possible; weekdays or early mornings tend to move more quickly.
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