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A straightforward county recycling center out on Goodnight Road that locals use to drop off their household recyclables and clean bulky stuff. Neighbors swing by with carload trailers or pickup beds, not full commercial trucks. The spot is practical and familiar to anyone doing a spring clean or clearing out a garage in Salisbury.
Drive in and there's a manned entrance booth and a place to pull up for a quick check-plan to slow down and follow the attendants' directions for where to unload. The site is fairly open with large tipping areas and several big bins; residential loads are common and weekends can get busy. Typical materials at centers like this are paper, cardboard, metal, glass and many plastics, and some counties run special electronics or hazardous drop-off events under North Carolina rules. Expect to cross a scale on the way in or out at many county facilities, so allow time for a stop if hauling a trailer.
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Before You Go
- Break down and flatten boxes so they fit in the bins and reduce handling time.
- Load heavy items so they can be slid out-bring gloves and a friend for awkward pieces.
- Wipe personal info from electronics before dropping them off and separate mixed materials beforehand to speed unloading.
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