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Organic Recycling Center in Franklinton is a local recycling drop-off for residents and small haulers trying to keep material out of the landfill. Neighbors bring cardboard, mixed recyclables, yard debris and other common recyclables here and treat it like the town’s practical spot for chores.
Pulling into most recycling centers like this usually means a short drive-in lane where trailers and SUVs line up; there may be an entrance booth or scale to stop at before moving to the drop-off bays. The site is likely a mix of open bays and large containers, with piles or bins for cardboard, metals, and yard waste separated from general recycling. Electronics and household hazardous items in North Carolina have separate rules, so expect those items to be handled differently than standard recyclables. Weekends and spring-cleanup times commonly get busy, so plan for a bit of queuing if arriving then.
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Before You Go
- Pre-sort materials at home into paper/cardboard, plastics/metals, and yard waste to speed up unloading and reduce time spent at the site.
- Know that electronics and hazardous household items fall under state-specific requirements in North Carolina and often need to be dropped off at special collection points or events.
- Bring something to secure loose loads in trailers or trucks so materials don’t blow out while waiting in line; busy days can mean stopping and starting in traffic near the entrance.
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