Swain County Recycling Con Center

A small county recycling center in Bryson City for residents looking to keep cardboard, cans, glass, and common household recyclables out of the trash. Locals drop off bagged household recyclables and occasional bulk items here; it’s the kind of place neighbors drive to when doing a cleanup or clearing out a garage.

Most rural North Carolina recycling centers are laid out with an entry lane, a check-in or collection booth, and a scale where loads are weighed if fees apply, so plan for a brief stop to check in. The site will look like a yard with several large containers and covered areas for different materials; expect to sort materials into separate containers or piles. Electronics and household hazardous materials in North Carolina have specific handling rules, so those items are usually handled differently than routine recyclables. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busiest, with lines sometimes forming at the entrance lane.