Orange County Solid Waste Recycling Center

Orange County Solid Waste Recycling Center in Efland is a local recycling drop-off for residents who want to keep stuff out of the landfill. Neighbors bring everything from curbside-style recyclables to bulky items and seasonal cleanups. The site is used by household drivers, landscapers, and small haulers in the area.

The entrance has a booth and a paved drive where vehicles line up; larger trucks and trailers are common so pull slowly and watch for traffic. There are rows of outdoor containers and covered bays for different streams like paper/cardboard, metals, glass, and common plastics, and many centers in North Carolina also have collection options or special handling for electronics and household hazardous items. Look for a scale house near the gate and a staff booth that directs traffic flow; expect a bit of walking to reach the correct container if dropping off multiple items. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busy, and the site has the feel of an industrial yard with heavy equipment operating in the background.