Chatham County, NC
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Chatham County has 12 Collection Centers for the disposal of household trash and recycling. Only Chatham County residents with a current decal can use the Collection Centers. Residents must show a decal every time they use a center. Out-of-county residents and businesses cannot use the centers. Residents in the town limits must pay the solid waste fee to use the centers. Contact the Main Office for assistance.
Below are the addresses, phone numbers, and hours for each center. All 12 Collection Centers are closed on Sunday. Eight centers are closed on Wednesday.
If you need information about items accepted and not accepted, decals, or frequently asked questions, visit those pages.
Holiday Closures
Starting in 2024, the Collection Centers are closed on all State Holidays. In addition, Chatham County also observes Juneteenth every June 19th.
Main Facility
The Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility & Office is located at 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro (designated with the star on the map above). The Main Facility is NOT a Collection Center, but can accept most items for recycling and has other programs, like yard waste, mulch sales, and Household Hazardous Waste. Learn more about the Main Facility & Office.
If you have any questions please contact the Main Office Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm at (919) 542-5516 or email us anytime at recycle@chathamcountync.gov