Construction & Demolition Recycling Available at Collection Centers

Data from the previous Waste Characterization Study showed that more than 25% of the material that ended up in the landfill was construction and demolition (C&D). To help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, we have C&D recycling available at all 12 Collection Centers. The C&D collected at the centers will go to a C&D facility where the items will be sorted; many C&D materials can be recycled or reused.

For small, do-it-yourself projects, completed by the homeowner, C&D waste can be recycled at all 12 of the Collection Centers.

The centers will accept C&D materials from residents with a current decal who are doing the work themselves. Contractors and businesses are not allowed to use the centers. Residents may bring a maximum of one pickup truck-sized load in a seven-day period to any of the Collection Centers. Those with a large load will need to complete a form.

The following items are accepted in the construction & demolition container:

• Cabinets
• Carpet and padding
• Counter tops, granite, marble, and tile
• Doors- glass cannot be accepted; just the wood or metal
• Flooring- wood, vinyl, etc.
• Gypsum (drywall)
• Insulation
• Plumbing fixtures- PVC, sink, toilet, tub, etc.
• PVC Piping
• Shingles
• Siding
• Tile
• Windows- glass cannot be accepted; just the wood or metal
• Wood- lumber, plywood, treated, untreated, and broken pallets

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

• Asbestos- contact the Main Facility for help
• Brick- accepted at the Main Facility
• Concrete- accepted at the Main Facility
• Furniture- put in the trash at the Collection Centers
• Mattresses and box springs- put in the trash at the Collection Centers
• Rugs- put in the trash at the Collection Centers
• Whole pallets- accepted at the Main Facility

Questions? Please contact the Main Office Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm at (919) 542-5516 or email anytime at recycle@chathamcountync.gov