Recycling Center

Foxhole Recycling Center

17131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277

(980) 314-3845

Small local recycling center out near Lancaster Highway that neighborhood folks and DIYers bring drop-offs to. People hauling cardboard, cans, bottles and common recyclables use this spot to keep stuff out of the landfill. It’s the kind of place neighbors mention when talking about weekend cleanups or garage clear-outs.

Expect a modest paved lot with a small entrance booth and traffic flow for vehicles that need to unload. There’s typically a scale at similar centers, so plan on stopping twice - once in and once on the way out - and loads are often handled by weight. Look for rows of open-top bins and separate containers for mixed recycling; larger items are usually directed to a specific area by attendants. Weekends, especially spring mornings, can get busy and there’s a steady stream of pickup trucks and small trailers.

Facility Information

Type Recycling Center
City Charlotte
State North Carolina

Before You Go

  • Bring items sorted as much as possible - cardboard flattened, containers loose from trash bags - it speeds unloading and keeps lines moving.
  • Drive slowly into the lot and have paperwork or vehicle ID handy; pull up to the booth when directed and then move to the drop-off bays promptly to avoid holding up traffic.
  • Pack straps or a tarp for loose loads to prevent bits blowing out on the drive over; a helper makes handling bulky bundles much easier.