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Recycling in Forsyth County, NC

What Forsyth County itself runs: 4 landfills, sites and programs covering 13 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Forsyth County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Cities and towns in Forsyth County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (34)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Winston-Salem
    • Other than the annual pickup, residents should take these items to the Hanes Mill Road Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill Information (opens in new tab) · Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
    • Hanes Mill Road Solid Waste Facility, 325 W Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • White Goods, Scrap Tires & Other Wastes (opens in new tab) · Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
    • White goods may be dropped off free of charge at the Hanes Mill Road Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • White goods include clothes dryers, clothes washing machines, refrigerators and stoves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators are listed as white goods. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Microwave ovens and TVs are not classified as white goods. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Forsyth County residents can dispose of five tires per year free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Rates FY27 (effective July 2026) (opens in new tab) · Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
    • Tires that do not qualify for free disposal cost $115.30 per ton (passenger car, truck and trailer tires). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Flat rates: pickups/vans and single-axle trailers $15, cars/minivans/SUVs $7. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Automobiles, mini-vans, station wagons and 1/2-ton SUVs pay a $7 flat rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
    • City single-family property owners can get a free landfill permit allowing up to two free disposal trips a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hanes Mill Road is permitted to accept MSW from Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycle Today (opens in new tab) · City of Winston-Salem
    • Extra recyclables can go to the free recycling drop-off center at the Hanes Mill Road Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 3RC EnviroStation - Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
    • 3RC EnviroStation, 1401 S Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, phone 336-784-4300. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Forsyth County residents may drop off e-waste and HHW at no charge with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring proof of Forsyth County residency. Limit two televisions per household each year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 3RC EnviroStation Accepted & Not Accepted Items (opens in new tab) · Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
    • Accepted HHW includes latex paint, lead-based paint and oil-based paint, in containers of 5 gallons or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW is accepted free from Forsyth County residents in containers of 5 gallons or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paint, paint stripper, paint thinner and spray paint are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Rechargeable batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Alkaline batteries (regular trash) and auto batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • E-waste accepted free from Forsyth County residents includes computers, monitors, laptops and microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The e-waste list includes computers, computer monitors, laptop computers and microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Televisions are accepted, limit of 2 per year; cell phones are also accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted e-waste includes amplifiers, audio/video equipment, cell phones and circuit boards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
    • Coliseum Drive ReStore, 608 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Peters Creek ReStore, 2551 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStores do not accept sleeper sofas, entertainment centers or desks longer than 36 inches. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses: no foam mattresses, no stains, no rips or tears. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStores sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories and building materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donations should be in working order without major damage, stains, tears or pet hair. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Standard donation pickup is free (3-5 business days). Checked October 26, 2026.

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