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The Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Division works to promote environmentally sound activities and to provide a clean, safe and efficient program for the management, collection, reduction, recycling and disposal of solid waste.

11/02/2026

During the month of November, multiple construction projects will take place at the Cole Park, Marthas Chapel, and Asbury Collection Centers. These various projects are expected to cause interruptions in services and temporary changes in traffic patterns.
Due to the installation of a new compactor, the Swap Shop at Cole Park will be closed on Thursday, November 19.

Future updates will be posted on our website at www.chathamcountync.gov/recycle

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Durante el mes de noviembre, se llevarán a cabo varios proyectos de construcción en los centros de recolección Cole Park, Marthas Chapel y Asbury. Se espera que estos diversos proyectos causen interrupciones en los servicios y cambios temporales en los patrones de tráfico.

Los residentes deben esperar cambios en los patrones de tráfico durante las próximas semanas. Debido a la instalación de un nuevo compactador, la tienda de intercambio en Cole Park estará cerrada el jueves 19 de noviembre.

Las actualizaciones futuras se publicarán en nuestro sitio web en www.chathamcountync.gov/recycle

10/30/2026

Halloween may be over soon, but your pumpkins can still have a purpose!

Once you're finished displaying your jack-o'-lanterns and fall pumpkins, consider giving them a second life through composting instead of sending them to the landfill.

Chatham County residents with a current Collection Center decal can bring their unpainted pumpkins to our Food Waste Drop-off Program at four locations:

📍 Bonlee Collection Center
📍 Cole Park Collection Center
📍 Pittsboro Collection Center
📍 Siler City Collection Center

Before dropping off your pumpkins, please remove any candles, paint, glitter, stickers, or other decorations.

Food waste collected through our program is sent to a commercial composting facility, where it can be turned into nutrient-rich compost!

Learn more about our Food Waste Drop-off Program, including accepted materials and locations, at:

www.chathamcountync.gov/foodwaste

The North Carolina Composting Council has also compiled a list of pumpkin drop-off opportunities across the state!

https://carolinacompost.com/nc-pumpkin-drop-spots/

While Halloween may concern itself with vampires, zombies, and ghouls, your pumpkins can also be a part of the undead 😉, as compost that helps revitalize our soils. That's one way to have a second life!

10/22/2026

⚠️Possible Early Closure- Asbury Collection Center ⚠️
(¡Traducción al español a continuación!)

Due to a power outage, the Asbury Collection Center (34 Mt View Church Rd, Moncure) may close early today, Thursday, October 22.

Residents are encouraged to call the center at 919-542-7297 before visiting to confirm whether it is open.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
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⚠️ Posible cierre anticipado – Centro de Recolección de Asbury⚠️

Debido a un corte de electricidad, el Centro de Recolección de Asbury podría cerrar más temprano hoy, jueves 22 de octubre.

Se recomienda a los residentes llamar al centro antes de visitarlo para confirmar que esté abierto. Teléfono: (919) 542-7297

¡Lamentamos cualquier inconveniente y agradecemos su comprensión!

10/14/2026

The October Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) will be Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Decals are required to use the HHW events, except for those residents who live in the town limits of Cary, Pittsboro, and Siler City. All residents will also be asked to show a driver’s license or item with the address of where the waste is coming from.

HHW events are a way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely, such as oil-based paints, stains, bleach, cleaners, aerosols, batteries, propane tanks, etc. Residents can bring 20 gallons of latex paint cans per event.

For a complete list of accepted items, please visit the www.chathamcountync.gov/hhw

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El desecho peligroso doméstico (HHW) de octubre será el sábado 17 de octubre de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.

Se requieren calcomanías para usar los eventos HHW, excepto para los residentes que viven dentro de los límites de Cary, Pittsboro y Siler City. A todos los residentes también se les pedirá que muestren una licencia de conducir o un documento con la dirección de donde proviene el residuo.

Los eventos HHW son una forma para que los residentes eliminen materiales peligrosos de manera segura, como pinturas a base de aceite, tintes, lejía, limpiadores, aerosoles, baterías, tanques de propano, etc. Los residentes pueden traer 20 galones de latas de pintura látex por evento.

Para una lista completa de los artículos aceptados, por favor visite el www.chathamcountync.gov/hhw

10/13/2026

Inviting environmental educators to attend a Don't Waste It! workshop November 3rd in Raleigh at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center. Workshop participants can receive Criteria I hours or continuing education units (CEUs). Come and learn material from our UPDATED Don't Waste It! guide on landfills, recycling, waste reduction, environmental justice, composting, and all things waste! You can register through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dont-waste-it-workshop-raleigh-110326-tickets-2002208282872?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date: Tuesday, November 3rd
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Center, Raleigh, NC
Registration: $35.00 (Registration closes Sunday, October 25th)

10/09/2026

Why should you recycle your batteries?

Proper battery recycling keeps batteries out of the trash and recycling stream, where they can cause fires, and allow valuable materials to be recovered for reuse. Recovering these materials also provides another source of critical minerals and reduces the need to mine for new materials.

And there's another reason to start making proper battery disposal a habit now! Starting December 1, 2026, lithium-ion batteries will be banned from landfill disposal in North Carolina. This is in an effort to keep trucks, landfills, and most importantly, workers safe from errant lithium fires.

Remember that while batteries are recyclable that doesn't mean they belong in your recycling bin! Chatham County residents with a decal can dispose of batteries at all 12 of our Collection Centers, as well as our Main Facility. You can learn more about battery recycling and safe disposal in Chatham County at www.chathamcountync.gov/batteries

And anyone can research other drop-off locations by searching for drop-off locations through The Battery Network. Those interested in researching alternative battery recycling locations can learn more at https://batterynetwork.org/locator/

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¿Por qué debe reciclar sus baterías?

El reciclaje adecuado de baterías evita que estas terminen en la basura o en el sistema de reciclaje, donde pueden provocar incendios, y permite recuperar materiales valiosos para volver a utilizarlos. La recuperación de estos materiales también proporciona otra fuente de minerales críticos y reduce la necesidad de extraer nuevos materiales.

¡Y hay otra razón para comenzar desde ahora a desechar correctamente sus baterías! A partir del 1 de diciembre de 2026, estará prohibido desechar baterías de iones de litio en los rellenos sanitarios de Carolina del Norte. Esta medida busca proteger los camiones, los rellenos sanitarios y, sobre todo, a los trabajadores de los incendios provocados por baterías de litio desechadas incorrectamente.

Recuerde: aunque las baterías son reciclables, ¡eso no significa que deban colocarse en su contenedor de reciclaje! Los residentes del Condado de Chatham que tengan una calcomanía vigente pueden llevar sus baterías a cualquiera de nuestros 12 Centros de Recolección, así como a nuestra Instalación Principal. Obtenga más información sobre el reciclaje y la eliminación segura de baterías en el Condado de Chatham en www.chathamcountync.gov/batteries.

Además, cualquier persona puede buscar otros lugares de entrega a través de The Battery Network. Si desea encontrar otras opciones para reciclar baterías, visite https://batterynetwork.org/locator/.

10/08/2026

Have you been following along with our battery safety posts this week? Household Hazardous Waste events are the place to bring devices that are swollen or cannot be easily or safely removed. These items should not be taken to our Collection Centers.

The October Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) will be Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Decals are required to use the HHW events, except for those residents who live in the town limits of Cary, Pittsboro, and Siler City. All residents will also be asked to show a driver’s license or item with the address of where the waste is coming from.

HHW events are a way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely, such as oil-based paints, stains, bleach, cleaners, aerosols, batteries, propane tanks, etc. Residents can bring 20 gallons of latex paint cans per event.

For a complete list of accepted items, please visit the www.chathamcountync.gov/hhw

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El desecho peligroso doméstico (HHW) de octubre será el sábado 17 de octubre de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.

Se requieren calcomanías para usar los eventos HHW, excepto para los residentes que viven dentro de los límites de Cary, Pittsboro y Siler City. A todos los residentes también se les pedirá que muestren una licencia de conducir o un documento con la dirección de donde proviene el residuo.

Los eventos HHW son una forma para que los residentes eliminen materiales peligrosos de manera segura, como pinturas a base de aceite, tintes, lejía, limpiadores, aerosoles, baterías, tanques de propano, etc. Los residentes pueden traer 20 galones de latas de pintura látex por evento.

Para una lista completa de los artículos aceptados, por favor visite el www.chathamcountync.gov/hhw

10/07/2026

When batteries are hot or swollen, it is extremely dangerous and should not be ignored. Overheating is a sign of a battery not properly working. Swelling occurs because of a chemical reaction within the battery which is causing gas to try and escape.

Immediately stop using devices that are overheating. Place them in a well-ventilated area away from flammable materials (like a concrete floor) or place them in a bucket with sand or kitty litter. Swollen items must be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste event.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events are a safe way for residents to dispose of their hazardous materials. There are nine HHW events offered throughout the year- typically the third Saturday of the month from March through November. Events are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm across from the Main Facility at 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Learn more about properly recycling batteries at www.chathamcountync.gov/batteries

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Cuando las baterías están calientes o infladas, es extremadamente peligroso y no debe ignorarse. El sobrecalentamiento es una señal de que una batería no funciona correctamente. La hinchazón ocurre debido a una reacción química dentro de la batería que produce gas que intenta escapar.

Detenga inmediatamente el uso de los dispositivos que se están sobrecalentando. Colóquelos en un área bien ventilada, alejada de materiales inflamables (como un suelo de concreto) o colóquelos en un balde con arena o arena para gatos.Los artículos inflados deben llevarse a un Residuos domésticos peligrosos evento.

Los eventos de Residuos Domésticos Peligrosos (RPD) son una forma segura para que los residentes desechen sus materiales peligrosos. Se ofrecen nueve eventos de RPD a lo largo del año, generalmente el tercer sábado de cada mes, de marzo a noviembre. Los eventos se realizan de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. frente a las instalaciones principales, ubicadas en 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

10/07/2026

During the month of October, multiple construction projects will take place at the Cole Park and Marthas Chapel Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Centers. These various projects are expected to cause interruptions in services. The most immediate interruption is that the Swap Shops will be closed starting Wednesday, October 7 through early next week. We ask residents to please pay attention to any areas that are coned off and different traffic patterns. Learn more about the construction and service interruptions- https://www.chathamcountync.gov/Home/Components/News/News/17664/

Durante el mes de octubre, se llevarán a cabo varios proyectos de construcción en los Centros de Recolección de Cole Park y Marthas Chapel. Se espera que estos diversos proyectos causen interrupciones en los servicios.
A partir del miércoles 7 de octubre se realizarán trabajos de pavimentación en diferentes partes de ambos centros. Durante este tiempo, las Swap Shops estarán cerradas. Se espera que reabran a principios de la semana del 12 de octubre.

10/06/2026

Skip the Bin! Turn Your Batteries In!

Your trash and recycling bins are no place for batteries.
Batteries contain heavy metals and chemicals, and when they are improperly disposed of they can cause fires in trash and recycling trucks, at recycling facilities, and even at our Collection Centers.

Help keep our community and waste workers safe by turning your batteries in for proper disposal and recycling.

Learn how to safely dispose of batteries in Chatham County at www.chathamcountync.gov/batteries

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Las baterías no deben ir en el contenedor de basura ni en el de reciclaje.
Las baterías contienen metales pesados y sustancias químicas y, cuando no se desechan correctamente, pueden provocar incendios en los camiones de basura y reciclaje, en las instalaciones de reciclaje e incluso en nuestros Centros de Recolección.

Ayude a proteger a nuestra comunidad y a los trabajadores que manejan nuestros residuos entregando sus baterías para que sean desechadas y recicladas correctamente.

Aprenda cómo desechar baterías de forma segura en el condado de Chatham en www.chathamcountync.gov/batteries

Address

28 County Services Road
Pittsboro, NC
27312

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 4pm
Tuesday	7am - 4pm
Wednesday	7am - 4pm
Thursday	7am - 4pm
Friday	7am - 4pm

Telephone

+19195425516

Website

http://www.chathamcountync.gov/recycle

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