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Compost Central and Recycling Center
Compost Central and Recycling Center is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Charlotte, NC, in Mecklenburg County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics. It is one of 32 drop-off sites we list in Mecklenburg County.
| Address | 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Mecklenburg County, NC |
| Phone | (980) 314-3867 |
| Website | wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm Restrictions apply (per county page) |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, motor oil, batteries |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov, wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov, wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Mecklenburg County
- County residents can take recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste, electronic waste and household hazardous waste to any of the four full-service drop-off centers, Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (restrictions apply). Source
- Household hazardous waste drop-off is free for Mecklenburg County residents; businesses are not accepted at the centers. Call 311 or 980-314-3867. Source
- Construction and demolition loads up to 10 cubic yards are accepted at the full-service centers; loads of 10 cubic yards or larger go directly to Foxhole Landfill. Source
Before you go
- Transport paint and chemicals upright, in the original containers, away from passengers.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other household hazardous waste sites nearby
- Mecklenburg County Compost and Recycling Facility HHW Hazardous waste drop-off
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: First Wednesday of the month: 8 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
More in Mecklenburg County
All 32 drop-off sites in Mecklenburg County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Compost Central and Recycling Center?
140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Compost Central and Recycling Center?
Compost Central and Recycling Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics.
Is Compost Central and Recycling Center open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency. Call if you are hauling for a business.
When is Compost Central and Recycling Center open?
Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm. Restrictions apply (per county page).
What other household hazardous waste sites are near Compost Central and Recycling Center?
Mecklenburg County Compost and Recycling Facility HHW in Charlotte (< 1 mi), North Mecklenburg HHW Facility in Huntersville (7.3 mi) and Hickory Grove HHW & Recycling Facility in Charlotte (13 mi).
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