Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Small, practical recycling center used by locals around Green Sea for dropping off household recyclables. Many people swing by between errands to keep cardboard, cans and bottles out of the trash.
The site is the kind with a single entrance booth and a looping driveway where cars and small trailers can pull up to unload. Large open bays and labeled bins sit to the right of the booth, with room for cardboard, paper, plastics, glass and metals; electronics and bulky items are commonly handled at county convenience centers too. There’s a bit of a hill in the lot and a concrete pad for walking materials over to the containers, so expect to step out and carry items a short distance. Weekends and spring clean-up times get busy, so lines can form at the entrance and at the drop-off points.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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