Drop-off sites and disposal help.
Use the directory like a quick reference, not a spreadsheet.
County transfer station
Main transfer and yard waste entry point with broader disposal handling.
- Best for
- Bagged roadside trash, mixed debris, yard waste, and larger cleanup loads.
- Address
- 3453 NC 39 Hwy. N
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Phone
- 252-738-2090
Highway 39 convenience site
Household trash and common recycling drop-off.
- Best for
- Standard household trash and common recycling when you need the nearest practical stop.
- Address
- 3181 NC 39 Hwy. N
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Phone
- 252-430-1494
Brodie Road recycling site
Useful for routine recycling drop-offs without mixing the map with service pins.
- Best for
- Routine bottles, cans, cardboard, and sorted household recycling.
- Address
- 900 Brodie Road
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Phone
- 252-915-3086
Household hazardous waste guidance
Use this when the cleanup load includes special materials that should not go into normal trash.
- Best for
- Paint, sealed chemicals, solvents, and materials that should stay out of normal trash.
- Address
- Check county event schedule before hauling chemicals or paint
- Hours
- Scheduled events only
- Phone
- County schedule varies
Groups and recurring cleanup routes.
Some spots need people, supplies, or repeat follow-through instead of just another drop-off trip.
Seasonal roadside cleanup program
A good fit for neighborhoods, churches, schools, or teams that want a structured cleanup route without building a large organization.
- Focus
- Short, coordinated cleanup days with a clear supply path.
- Cadence
- Event-based
- Meetup
- County- or event-coordinated cleanup days
Recurring corridor adoption
Best for people who want accountability on the same corridor instead of one-off cleanup days.
- Focus
- Longer-term roadway stewardship for litter-prone stretches.
- Cadence
- Quarterly or recurring
- Meetup
- Same roadway or corridor on a recurring schedule
Local volunteer coordination
Useful for small teams that need a direct contact path for local cleanup coordination or listing review.
- Focus
- Organize simple cleanup meetups and local partnerships.
- Cadence
- As needed
- Meetup
- Flexible local meetup or coordination path