Solid Waste Management Department

Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station)
2115 E. Club Blvd. Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-4611

Waste Disposal and Recycling Center Entrance photo

Convenience Center Operating Hours

This disposal area is for customers who are manually unloading items; for example waste that is in a pick-up truck or car.

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Closed Sundays

Tipping Floor Operating Hours

This disposal area is for customers whose truck has hydraulic dumping capability

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (4:30 p.m. for account holders)
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Closed Sundays

Disposal Guidelines

All loads entering the transfer station must be covered and secured or financial penalties may apply. All vehicles disposing of waste must stop at the scale house to be weighed before being directed to the proper location for disposal. All loads are subject to random screening to prevent contamination by illegal or hazardous materials. Scale operators will determine whether a load is in compliance with federal, state and local guidelines. Hazardous materials, medical waste, radioactive materials, and liquid waste are not accepted. All fluids must be removed from lawn equipment prior to disposal. Tires must be removed from riding lawn mowers before disposal.

Acceptable Items

The following are accepted at this facility:

  • Household garbage (municipal solid waste) – fees apply
  • Yard waste – fees apply
  • Asphalt shingles – fees apply
  • Recycling
  • Lead acid batteries
  • White goods (appliances)
  • Scrap tires, without rims only – no fees for less than five tires
  • Motor oil and cooking oil
  • Motor oil filters
  • Used anti-freeze
  • Swap Items


Disposal Fees

(Fees may be subject to change)

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

  • Commercial loads - $42 per ton ($42.50 effective August 1, 2010)
  • Residential cars, station wagons, minivans - $1 per load
  • Standard residential pick-up trucks and SUVs - flat rate based on volume, maximum of $14

Yard Waste

  • Commercial loads - $26.50 per ton
  • Residential cars, station wagons, minivans - $1 per load
  • Standard residential pick-up trucks and SUVs - flat rate based on volume, maximum of $14

Roofing Shingles

  • Everyone pay $42 per ton ($42.50 effective August 1, 2010). There is no discount for residents or any flat fees that apply to shingle disposal.

Used Tires

  • Five or fewer tires, off the rim only – no charge
  • Tire retailers/haulers with DENR certification may bring tires at no charge only if all the tires are off the rim. Copies of car titles or E-500G tax forms may be required as proof of eligibility for free disposal.
  • All others - $91 per ton

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