Solid Waste & Recycling
GIS Interactive Map for Solid Waste & Recycling
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
All Sites are open 64 hours per week on the following schedule:
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday |
7 AM – 6 PM
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| Wednesday |
2 PM – 6 PM
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| Sunday |
1 PM – 6 PM
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Carteret County operates the 12 Convenience Sites shown above to collect Solid Waste from the residents living in the unincorporated areas of the county as well as collect recyclable materials from all citizens. There is no on site charge to residents for the services offered at the convenience sites. If you are delivering solid waste directly to the Newport Transfer Station or the Regional Landfill at Tuscarora, their rates can be found at the following website:http://coastalenvironmentalpartnership.com
Carteret County Recycle Program Information
DEFINITIONS of waste collected at Convenience Sites around the county.
Batteries Lead-Acid automobile batteries are accepted at the county sites.
C&D Waste
Solid Waste resulting solely from remodeling, repair or demolition by a resident on residential housing in quantities normally associated with residential housing maintenance. This is expected to be no more than a small pickup load, a 2 CY quantity – Large truckloads will be directed to CRSWMA facilities at Hibbs Road.
Household Bulky Items
These items also referred to as "bulk material” include household furniture, mattresses, and bedding.
Mixed Recyclables
Cardboard, newspapers, glass (brown, green, and clear), aluminum and bi-metal beverage & food cans, and plastic beverage containers (HDPE & PET).
MSW
Any solid waste, garbage and refuse as defined in the Solid Waste Management Ordinance of Carteret County, resulting from the operation of a residential establishment that would normally be collected, processed, and disposed of through a public or private solid waste management service.
Waste Oil
This waste is used motor oil resulting from the maintenance of household engines such as automobiles, trucks, boats and lawn & garden equipment.
White Goods
These items include inoperative or discarded refrigerators, ranges, water heaters, freezers, or other similar domestic appliance.
Yard Waste
This is solid waste consisting solely of vegetative matter such as leaves, pine straw, pinecones, grass trimmings, and small limbs in quantities normally associated with residential yard maintenance.
Unauthorized Waste
The County will not accept or transport any hazardous waste as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or any other waste that would not be acceptable for disposal at the Coastal Regional Solid Waste Authority (CRSWMA) Facilities.
The County will not accept Commercial Waste. The convenience sites are for Residential Waste.
*Oil Collections includes the used oil filters
The following list offers some options for recycling materials in Carteret County. Any business listed is not endorsed by Carteret County, but is strictly provided as an informational service. For information about Convenience Sites and the items they recycle, see the above list. Aluminum cans - Recycle at many County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. Aluminum Scrap and Siding Antifreeze Appliances • Beaufort Historical Association Thrift Shop (252) 728-4055 Large appliances, such as washing machines and refrigerators can be taken to the County Solid Waste Convenience Sites that receive White Goods for recycling. Second Blessing Thrift Store and The Salvation Army will also take larger appliances in WORKING condition. Asphalt • S. T. Wooten (252) 637-4294 Visit the Directory of Markets for Recyclable Materials, provided by the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental at www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx for a list of asphalt recyclers. Ballasts Businesses that wish to properly dispose of fluorescent and HID ballasts should visit the Directory of Markets for Recycled Materials, provided by the Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance at www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx, for a list of companies that manage ballasts. For more information on regulations regarding fluorescent and HID disposal, contact Anne Preston (919-508-8599) of the North Carolina Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, Hazardous Waste Section. Bar and Restaurant Recycling – go to http://www.landofsky.org (link no longer works). This is a site for bar and restaurant owners, managers and employees who want to establish and operate successful recycling programs. Batteries Best Buy (726-8238) and Staples (726-2666) in Morehead City provides a recycle bin for household batteries. For a list of other companies that manage Household, Lithium, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride and Zinc Carbon batteries see the website www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx. Books Reusable books in good condition can be brought to any of the following: • Some used books in good condition may be sold or donated to used book dealers like The Book Shop, Morehead City (240-1163) and many of the Thrift Shops listed under Appliances. Building Materials • Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity Resale Store (252) 223-4493 Accepts usable building materials and offers tearout services. For tearout services contact: Restore @ 252-223-4493 Pickup service may be available depending on quantity and quality of materials. Small quantities of residential demolition waste "C&D” will be accepted at convenience sites in Otway, Hibbs Road and Highway 58. See the definition of C&D Waste noted above. Carpet/Carpet Pads • Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity Resale Store (252) 223-4493 Cartridges Ceiling Tiles Armstrong World Industries recycles ceiling tiles for free. The company will pay the cost of shipping the old ceiling tiles to its plant. Neither the old nor the new replacement ceilings need to be Armstrong products to qualify for the program. They prefer half full to full truckloads, and material should be neatly palletized. Cell Phones • Charitable Recycling International Chemicals Businesses should contact the following hazardous waste management companies, or visit www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx for a more extensive list. Carteret County is not endorsing these companies. We are providing their names strictly as an informational service. • Safety-Kleen Corporation www.safety-kleen.com Clothing • Beaufort Historical Association Thrift Shop (252) 728-4055 Compact Disks CDs are made of polycarbonate, a high-quality plastic, with a metal coating. CDs can be recycled, but only a small fraction is actually usable. There is little concern about putting them in landfills because they aren't considered hazardous - but the material takes about 450 years to break down. It is estimated as many as 30 million CDs are tossed in the garbage each month. Recycled polycarbonate is often used in appliances and cars. The following companies recycle CDs: • GreenDisk Computer Disks - Remember that reuse is the most effective method of recycling. • Floppies For Kiddies Computer Equipment Other options for Donation/Recycling: • International Relief Friendship Foundation (919) 782-4222 (919) 782-1954 www.irff.org valerie@irff.com Accepts working computers for re-use in Cameroon, Africa • Teaming for Technology (919) 460-8687 • Some computer manufacturers offer take-back programs. Corrugated Cardboard - Recycle at many County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT can be recycled at the Hibbs Road Solid Waste Convenience Site.
The following items will be accepted during normal hours of operation 7 days per week.
Eyeglasses
See Yellow Pages under "Opticians". The Lions Club has boxes in most optician offices plus Walmart. Fire Extinguishers Businesses should consider purchasing rechargeable and serviceable fire extinguishers instead of cheaper "disposable" fire extinguishers. While a fire extinguisher that is rechargeable costs more in the beginning, over time a quality rechargeable fire extinguisher with a metal head will likely save you money. Fluorescent Bulbs Businesses and institutions are required by law to recycle fluorescent lamps if they produce more than a certain amount per year. For a list of companies that manage fluorescent lights and other mercury containing items, visit the Directory of Markets for Recycled Materials, provided by the Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance at www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx. • Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity Resale Store (252) 223-4493
Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Closed Sunday 5898 Hwy 70 West Newport, NC 28570 FIX IT YOURSELF instead of throwing it away; go to the following links: http://www.fixitclub.com/ A great site telling you how to fix many things. Here are some links to help you keep your belongings out of the landfill and your money in your pocket.
Damaged furniture can be brought to County Solid Waste Convenience Sites that take Household Bulk. Glass – Bring to recycle containers at many County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Where: Carteret County Health Department
located at 3820 Bridges Street in Morehead City When: (2019 date not set) Please contact Bobby Waters at 252-633-1564 for the hours. Go to http://www.coastalenvironmentalpartnership.com Once a year the NC Cooperative Extension Service and the Coastal Environmental Partnership sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Carteret County. They accept: latex and oil paints, used motor oil, lawn and garden fertilizer and pesticides, farm pesticides, gasoline, drain openers, paint thinners, cooking oil, anti-freeze and batteries. Electronic Waste such as computers, CRT's, printers, televisions, used cell phones and other electronic waste for recycling from HOUSEHOLDS ONLY will be collected seven days per week at the County Solid Waste Site located at 800 Hibbs Road. See hours at beginning of this page. Junk Mail Junk Mail can be recycled with mixed paper at many County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. To stop residential junk mail, return the unwanted mail to sender in their postage-paid or return mail envelope along with a note asking to be removed from their list. Call unwanted catalog and credit card companies and ask to be removed from their list. You can also write to: • Mail Preference Service/Telephone Preference Service Direct Marketing Association Visit www.p2pays.org/main/junk_mail_optout.asp for more information and to download Junk Mail Terminator Postcards, or "opt-out" on-line at http://opt-out.cdt.org/submit.shtml. Click the "secure server" link for on-line forms or "insecure server" for forms that can be printed and then filled out. Businesses can visit http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/nwpc/bizjunkmail.htm for junk mail reduction assistance. Land Clearing Debris Lawn Mower Disposal
Magazines Check with your physician's office, health clubs, and local elementary schools to see if they can reuse your magazines. Metal/Scrap Metal Businesses that wish to properly dispose of materials containing mercury should visit the Directory of Markets for Recycled Materials, provided by the Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance, at www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx, for a list of companies. Businesses and other organizations can call Anne Preston (919-733-0692 ext. 230) of the North Carolina Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, Hazardous Waste Section for more information on regulations regarding materials containing mercury. Mixed Paper Mobile Homes • Sky's Demolition Motor Oil - Recycle at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. Newspaper - Recycle at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. • Carteret County News-Times has a recycle bin at 4034 Arendell Street in Morehead City. Oil/Motor Oil - Recycle at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. • Chadwick Tire Co, 688 Highway 70 East in Otway (252) 728-6960 accepts used motor oil, transmission and brake fluids which they recycle to heat their buildings. • Contaminated or mixed oil contact: Noble Oil Co. (800) 662-5364 Call the Stormwater Hotline (560-SWIM) to report water polluters dumping into storm drains. Packaging Paper packaging that is non-metallic and not coated with wax or plastic can be recycled with mixed paper at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites see list above.. Paint Residents can bring both latex and oil based paint to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Paper - Recycle at many County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. Pesticides Phone Books Recycle with Newspaper at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. Plastic Bags Plastic Containers - Recycle at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. Scrap Metal – see Metal Shoes Steel Cans - Recycle at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. Syringes Telephone Books - Recycle with mixed recyclables at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. Televisions Tires - Recycle at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. White Goods - Recycle at many County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. Yard Waste - Recycle at some County Solid Waste Convenience Sites. |