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Recycling Centers in Raleigh, NC

9 of the 53 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Raleigh 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. Multi-Material Recycling Facility

    9037 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614

    Monday - Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm

    Buys scrap metal
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  2. Bluesky Solutions

    2201 S Wilmington St Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27603-2560

    Monday—Friday: 7:30AM–4:30PM

    Buys scrap metal
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  3. Recycling Management Resources

    1505 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27603

    Buys scrap metal
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  4. Blue Sky Trading

    309 Chapanoke Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603

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  5. Wise Recycling

    Raleigh, NC 27604

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  6. Sonoco Recycling

    111 S Rogers Ln, Raleigh, NC 27610

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  7. Anything With A Plug Recycling

    10131 Division Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603-5664

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  8. Wake County Solid Waste Convenience Center Site 7

    9008 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

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  9. Southeast Crushing Recycling And Processing

    800 Freedom Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610-1426

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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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Good to know

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.