RECYCLING PROGRAM

Alamance County is a mandated recycling county.

 

MANDATORY TARGETED RECYCLABLES

* Cans - aluminum beverage cans (no pet food cans)

* Glass - clear and brown glass bottles and jars (food and drink)

* Newspaper - please, only newspaper and newspaper inserts

* Clean Corrugated Cardboard – please remove all debris, flatten as much as possible

 

VOLUNTARY RECYCLABLES AT THE LANDFILL

* Cans - steel/ metal food and beverage cans (rinsed)

* Magazines/ Catalogs

* Phone books
* Plastic - milk, water, soda bottles and colored plastic containers
   (automotive plastic containers go in trash - not recyclables)

* Used motor oil
* Used oil filters

* Used antifreeze

NO LONGER ACCEPTED AS RECYCLABLES

* Glass - green and blue glass bottles and jars

* Junk mail
 

Markets for these recyclables are no longer readily available; therefore, these items
will not be accepted at the landfill's convenience center recycling area. Please dispose
of these materials along with your household trash.

 

Please check with your municipality or recycling pickup service, as their service may
differ from ours. For further information, please contact the landfill at (336) 376-8902.

OTHER RECYCLING SITES IN ALAMANCE COUNTY:
Pleasant Grove Recreation - 3958 Hwy 49 N. (at Hwy 62 intersection)
Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sat 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Closed Sun)
Acceptable materials are: aluminum cans, newspaper, cardboard, clear & brown
glass food or beverage containers. No trash or garbage accepted at this site.

Republic Waste Services - 3479 Daniely Waterwheel Rd., Burlington
Hours: M-F 11:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sat 7:00 am - Noon (Closed Sun)
Acceptable materials are: aluminum cans, newspaper, cardboard, clear & brown 
glass food or beverage containers. No trash or garbage accepted at this site.