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Recycling Centers in Durham, NC

11 of the 31 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Durham are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Foss Recycling Durham (Riddle Rd)

    1915 Riddle Rd, Durham, NC 27713

    U-Pull-ItBuys scrap metal
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  2. Shimar Recycling Inc

    938 Harvest Rd, Durham, NC 27704-5216

    Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-3:30pm

    Buys scrap metal
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  3. Strategic Materials Inc

    503 Junction Rd, Durham, NC 27703

    Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm CT

    Buys scrap metal
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  4. J & D Recyclers

    2645 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704-5209

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  5. Sonoco Recycling

    4619 Industry Ln, Durham, NC 27713

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  6. Waste Disposal and Recycling Center

    2115 E Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27704

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  7. Wall Recycling

    217 S Holman St, Durham, NC 27701-4254

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  8. Orange Recycling Services Inc.

    1109 E Peabody St, Durham, NC 27701

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  9. Highcube

    1400 E Geer St, Durham, NC 27704-5039

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  10. Durham City Government

    1900 E Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27704-3412

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  11. Durham City Government

    3022 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707-4136

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Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.