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Recycling

By recycling you can avoid paying for garbage disposal!
One bag of recyclables or a 12" stack of newspaper = $1 GARBCARD credit for bagged garbage disposal.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to save money!

Recyclable Materials Accepted
 
Plastic

Bottles and jugs only, please. No yogurt or butter tubs or plastic bags.
Available at all sites.

 
Newspaper

Newspapers and inserts only, please. Please remove twine and bags before recycling.
Available at all sites.

 
Cardboard

Corrugated cardboard only, please. (Look for the wavy line between 2 flat sheets). No cereal boxes, plastic wrap, or Styrofoam.
Please flatten cardboard before recycling.
Available at all sites.

 
Mixed Paper

Includes magazines, catalogs, phonebooks, junk mail, envelopes, office paper, sticky notes, file folders, etc.
No napkins, paper plates, Kleenex, or paper towels, please.
Available at all sites.

 
Glass

Bottles and jars only, please. No Pyrex or plate glass.
Available at all sites.

 
Steel Food Cans
Available at all sites.
 
Aluminum Cans

Cans only, please. No aluminum foil or pie plates.
Available at all sites.

 
Automobile Batteries

Lead-acid batteries from cars, boats, and lawnmowers. Other types of batteries can be taken to the Gaston County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for recycling.
Available at all sites except Farmers Market.


Tires

Limit: 5 tires per person per day. Tires must be off the rim, and must be from passenger vehicles (cars, vans, motorcycles, etc.). Larger numbers of tires must be brought directly to the landfill. Please call 704-922-0267 for an appointment.
Available at all sites except Farmers Market.


Computer Equipment

Computers and peripherals (printers, scanners, mice, keyboards, etc.) are accepted for recycling. There is a $7.00 charge per monitor. All other computer equipment is accepted for free.
Available at all sites except Farmers Market.


Scrap Metal
Available at all sites except Farmers Market.

Appliances (White Goods)
Available at all sites except Farmers Market.

Used Oil

Motor, hydraulic, transmission, diesel fuel, and kerosene.
Limit: 5 gallons per person per day. Larger quantities from your home should be taken to the Gaston County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Available at all sites except Farmers Market.


Cooking Oil

Cooking oil should be free of water.
Available at all sites except Farmers Market.

 
Used Antifreeze

Limit: 5 gallons per person per day. Larger quantities from your home should be taken to the Gaston County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Available at all sites except Farmers Market.


Yard Debris

Includes tree branches, grass clippings, brush, leaves, etc. Materials must be removed from bags before recycling. There is a $4 - $8.00 charge depending on load size.
Available at all sites except Farmers Market.

If you have question about recycling contact the Recycling Hotline 704-922-7729 or the Recycling Coordinator at nan.kirlin@co.gaston.nc.us

 

 

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