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Franklin Recycling Center is the local spot in Franklin for dropping off household recyclables and a few specialty items. Neighbors swing by with bags of paper, cardboard, cans and bottles, and people from around town pull in during cleanup weekends.
Look for a small entrance booth and a drive-up area where vehicles line up; the property feels like a compact county facility rather than a big commercial yard. Recycling containers and roll-off style bins sit out in the open, usually grouped by material-paper and cardboard, glass and bottles, and metal and plastic. Electronics and household hazardous items are handled differently in North Carolina, so expect separate procedures or a different drop-off spot for those. Weekends and spring cleanup days get the longest lines, so the site can look busy even though it’s not very large.
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Before You Go
- Flatten boxes and bundle loose paper; it saves space and makes unloading quicker for everyone.
- Secure loose items in the truck bed or trailer so nothing blows out while waiting in line.
- Separate electronics and household hazardous items from regular recyclables ahead of time, since North Carolina has special rules for those materials.
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