Recycling drop-off center

Mecklenburg County Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center

140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

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Plan your visit

Operator: Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Mecklenburg County only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Furniture

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.

Mattresses

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
Limit: Limit 1 mattress per visit.

Box springs

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Residential fees apply for bulky waste; see the county residential fee schedule.
Limit: Limit 1 box spring per visit.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)

Limit: Limit 2 computer-equipment items, and 2 monitors.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)

Residential plug-in electronics only; remove batteries where possible.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

The electronics page says TVs are subject to a limit and fees, while plug-in electronics in general are processed at no cost.
Limit: Limit 2 TVs or monitors.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)

Household hazardous waste is accepted from county residents only; tell on-site staff.
Limit: Up to 100 lbs from residents.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries go to the HHW area and lead-acid batteries to the lead-acid rack; ordinary alkaline batteries are trash.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Tires

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Limit: 5 tires per visit.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Recycling and Disposal Centers (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
- Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center is at 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County residents can take recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste, electronic waste and household hazardous waste to any of the four full-service centers Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential and commercial fees apply for bulky waste, construction and demolition debris and yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: appliances including stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers and water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture is on the accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs are accepted, limit one each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computer equipment (CPUs, monitors, laptops, printers, peripherals) is accepted, limit 2. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil and water-based paint is accepted, up to 100 pounds from residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rechargeable batteries go to the household hazardous waste area; other batteries are trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal (bicycle frames, grills, mowers, pipes) is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are accepted with a 5-tire limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Corrugated cardboard is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
NON-Mecklenburg County Residential Access (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
- People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronic Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
- The county processes residential plug-in electronics at no cost at the full-service centers, with a limit of 2 TVs or monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted electronics include laptops, desktops and tablets, CRT and flat-screen monitors, printers, stereos, VCRs and gaming consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Televisions (CRT and flat-screen) are accepted, subject to limit and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
- The county offers free household hazardous waste disposal to county residents at its full-service centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW area accepts latex and oil-based paint, up to 100 lbs from residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries are accepted as HHW; lead-acid batteries go in the lead-acid battery rack next to most HHW areas. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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