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Microwave Recycling in High Point, NC

High Point lists microwaves among the small appliances accepted free at its electronics drop-off sites (MRF and Ingleside).

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

5 ways to get rid of a microwave in High Point

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · High PointNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Guilford County Scrap Tire & White Goods Collection FacilityCounty service · Guilford CountyFree
    How it works

    County drop-off at 2138 Bishop Road, Greensboro, NC 27406 (the U.S. Census geocoder places this address in unincorporated Sumner township, outside Greensboro city limits). Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., (336) 641-9431. Free white goods (including refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves and treadmills) and electronics; five free passenger tires per household per fiscal year, then a fee per tire. No appointment needed.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. High Point electronics drop-off sites (MRF and Ingleside)City service · High PointFree
    How it works

    Free electronics drop-off at the City of High Point Material Recovery Facility, 5875 Riverdale Dr., Jamestown mailing address (Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 336-883-3623), and an unstaffed trailer at the Ingleside Compost Facility, 3001 Ingleside Dr., High Point (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m.). City pages give no ZIP codes; the U.S. Census geocoder places both addresses inside High Point city. The MRF also takes recyclables and cardboard.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Guilford County Household Hazardous Waste Collection CenterDrop-off · outside High Point · 2750 Patterson Street, GreensboroGuilford County residentsFree
    Where

    2750 Patterson Street
    Greensboro, NC 27407

    Hours

    Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. 3RC EnviroStation (Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste)Drop-off · outside High Point · 1401 S Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Winston-SalemForsyth County residentsFree
    Where

    1401 S Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
    Winston-Salem, NC 27107

    Hours

    Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Large Appliance Disposal (opens in new tab) · Guilford County Environmental Services
    • The county facility accepts white goods at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items accepted for free disposal include stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap Tire Disposal (opens in new tab) · Guilford County Environmental Services
    • Residents may dispose of 5 passenger vehicle tires per household per fiscal year at no charge, and pay a fee for each additional tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics Disposal (opens in new tab) · Guilford County Environmental Services
    • Everyone in Guilford County has free electronics recycling at the Bishop Road facility, among other sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Greensboro Solid Waste and Recycling
    • The center is free and only open to Guilford County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Guilford County
    • The county HHW program is open to all Guilford County residents, free at the site, and commercial use is prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Greensboro Solid Waste and Recycling
    • Greensboro says small appliances such as toaster ovens and microwaves should go to the HHW Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of High Point Environmental Services
    • The City and Guilford County provide drop-off sites where individuals can dispose of old electronics free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items also include small appliances such as microwaves, stereo equipment and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 3RC EnviroStation - Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
    • 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
    • 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.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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