EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2003 RECYCLING CREDITS WILL NO LONGER APPLY TO RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS RECYCLING AT THE LANDFILL OR SATELLITE SITES. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED FREE OF CHARGE.

All recyclable items listed below are accepted at the Landfill, however, some items are not accepted at all six of the satellite collection sites. Please check the particular material you wish to recycle to confirm the appropriate drop off location. Most properly prepared items are accepted free of charge. Rates or fees can be found on the Rate Schedules web page. 

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• Aluminum Cans, Steel Cans, and Spiral Cans - Aluminum cans (beer and soft drink), steel (tin) cans used for fruits, vegetables, soups, juices and other food items, and spiral (biscuit, orange juice cans). Must be rinsed. These are accepted free of charge at the Landfill and all 6 collection sites. These items can be mixed together for disposal.
• Glass - Clear, brown and green bottles and jars, are accepted loose. Must be either food or beverage type glass. Glass must be rinsed out with lid removed. These are accepted free of charge at the Landfill and all 6 collection sites. Mirrors, ceramic cups and plates, clay flower pots, crystal, light bulbs, window glass, heat resistant ovenware and drinking glasses are not acceptable recyclable glass.
• Plastic Containers - PET (#1) soft drink bottles or HDPE (#2) milk and water jugs. Liquid detergent, shampoo, and conditioner bottles are other examples. Check the triangle mark on the bottom of the container, if it has a numeral 1 or 2 inside it, than it will be acceptable. These are accepted free of charge at the Landfill and all 6 collection sites. Exceptions are - plastic flower or plant pots, motor oil, or transmission fluid containers are not accepted for recycling. All containers must be rinsed with the lid removed.
• Corrugated Cardboard - must be flattened. Corrugated Cardboard is accepted free of charge at the Landfill and all 6 collection sites. Cereal boxes, cracker boxes, or coated cardboard are not accepted for recycling.
• Newspapers, Inserts, Magazines, Catalogs, Computer paper, & Phone books -
  are accepted loose. Bundling is not necessary. These are accepted free of charge at the Landfill and all 6 collection sites. Wrapping paper, and hardback books are not accepted for recycling.
• Motor Oil & Transmission Fluid - Maximum of five (5) gallons each. Must be poured into specified container. Accepted free of charge at the Landfill and all 6 collection sites.
• Antifreeze - Maximum of five (5) gallons. Must be poured into specified container. Accepted free of charge, but only accepted at the Landfill. Must not be mixed with any other substance (except water).
• White Goods & Non Ferrous Metals - Household Appliances such as Refrigerators, Freezers, Hot Water Heaters, Washers, and Dryers. Refrigerators and freezers must be empty of all contents. Non ferrous metals includes such items as bicycles, swing sets, grills, and tin roofing. Appropriate recyclable metals accepted free of charge, but only accepted at the Landfill. Fence wire, metal bands, gas cans, propane bottles, televisions, and microwaves are not accepted for recycling.
• Batteries - car batteries only. Accepted free of charge, but only accepted at the Landfill.
• Tires - must be separated from all other materials for disposal, and must be removed from the rim, and stacked by the individual properly in our tire trailer. Accepted only at the Landfill. Most tire disposal is free. Call (704) 233-9289 prior to bringing to insure trailer space for unloading, and for details on cost (if any).

 Visit our Satellite Collection Sites and our Landfill - Solid Waste web pages for more information.

If you have any questions regarding acceptable items please call the Recycling Office at (704) 233-9289, or the Landfill at (704) 233-5334.

Links

For further information on recycling visit the following web sites:

• US EPA website @ www.epa.gov
• Region 8 EPA website @ www.p2pays.org
• NC Dept. of Environmental & Natural Resources

These websites also contain some great activities for children!