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Waste Reduction & Sustainability
Waste reduction activities, such as recycling, help to save energy, reduce pollution, generate jobs, and conserve landfill space. The city’s goal is to increase recycling by diverting recyclable items from the landfill. Solid Waste Management hosts citywide events such as e-waste collections and paper shredding, and education sessions at PAC meetings and in Durham County Public Schools.
The city collects recycling on alternating weeks. In Durham, it's easy to recycle. Place all acceptable recycling items in 1 container, no need for sorting. The Waste Disposal and Recycling Center 2115 East Club Boulevard, accepts several items that cannot be placed in the recycling cart for curbside collection.
The city collects recycling on alternating weeks. In Durham, it's easy to recycle. Place all acceptable recycling items in 1 container, no need for sorting. The Waste Disposal and Recycling Center 2115 East Club Boulevard, accepts several items that cannot be placed in the recycling cart for curbside collection.
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Business Recycling
Although not served by the City of Durham Solid Waste Managment Department, commercial entities do have some recycling requirements
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Composting
Composting is a practical and fun way to turn your organic waste into a useful soil amendment for use in your plants, yard or garden.
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Public Speaking & Outreach
Staff from the Solid Waste Management Department is available to speak to schools, civic groups, neighborhood associations, scout troops, and all interested groups about waste reduction in the City of Durham.
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Recycling
Recycling is one of the best ways you can help to protect the environment.
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Television Collection
Television collection is offered by appointment only and is not considered a bulky item.
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Reuse Hub Project
Learn more about what a potential "reuse hub" could do to help reduce waste across the City of Durham.
Service request:
Click or call 919-560-1200