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

http://www.chathamcountync.gov/recycle

Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling, 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro, NC (2026)

06/03/2026

Want to learn more about recycling, composting, and waste reduction in Chatham County?

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Enthusiast Program (WREP) is a community education and volunteer program designed for those who want to dive deeper into sustainability while making a difference locally. Through engaging classes, hands-on experiences, volunteer opportunities, and community outreach, participants learn about topics like recycling, composting, food waste reduction, environmental impacts of waste, and more.

Whether you’re someone who wants to volunteer at events, help educate others, explore sustainable living practices, or simply learn more about how waste systems work, WREP has a place for you. Past volunteers have helped with everything from educational booths and children’s activities to composting projects and community outreach.

Applications for the next WREP cohort are open now! You can apply for the program at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/U98ZNQ6uTu
Or you can learn more about the program at chathamcountync.gov/wrep

Learn, volunteer, connect, and help us build a more sustainable Chatham County.

06/02/2026

Mulch will be available for free June 8-12, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Mulch is available at the Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility- 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro.

Vehicles will be loaded with either a small scoop (~1 cubic yard) or a large scoop (~3 cubic yards) depending on the vehicle size.

We load, you haul. All loads of mulch MUST be secured. If you have a large trailer or dump truck and are interested in getting free mulch outside of this free week, you must contact our Main Office to make arrangements beforehand.

Questions? You can learn more at www.chathamcountync.gov/mulch or contact the Main Office Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm at (919) 542-5516

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El mantillo estará disponible para gratis del 8 al 12 de junio, de 7:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.

El mantillo está disponible en el Servicio de Residuos Sólidos y Reciclaje del Condado de Chatham Instalación principal- 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro. Las ventas continúan mientras haya suministro.

Los vehículos se cargarán con una pequeña pala (~1 yarda cúbica) o una gran pala (~3 yardas cúbicas) según el tamaño del vehículo.

Nosotros cargamos, usted transporta. Todas las cargas de mantillo DEBEN estar aseguradas.

Si tiene un remolque grande o un camión de volteo y está interesado en obtener mantillo gratis fuera de esta semana gratuita, contacte a nuestra Oficina Principal para hacer los arreglos. No se presente sin haber hecho los arreglos primero.

¿Preguntas? Por favor contacte la Oficina Principal de lunes a viernes de 7:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. al (919) 542-5516 o envíe un correo electrónico en cualquier momento a [email protected]

05/29/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens to the recyclables you put in your bin? They go to a material recovery facility to be sorted. See the process for yourself!

Solid Waste & Recycling is providing two free tours of the facility we use in June. Transportation is provided. The tour options are Wednesday, June 10 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and Thursday, June 11 from 12:30 to 4:30 pm

To learn more and register visit our website at www.chathamcountync.gov/education

05/25/2026

The 12 Collection Centers and Solid Waste & Recycling Main Office will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. All locations will be open again on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 am.

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Los 12 centros de recolección y la oficina principal de residuos sólidos y reciclaje estarán cerrados el lunes 25 de mayo por el Día de los Caídos. Todo estará abierto el martes 26 de mayo a las 7:00 a.m.

05/21/2026

Want to learn more about recycling, composting, and waste reduction in Chatham County?

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Enthusiast Program (WREP) is a community education and volunteer program designed for those who want to dive deeper into sustainability while making a difference locally. Through engaging classes, hands-on experiences, volunteer opportunities, and community outreach, participants learn about topics like recycling, composting, food waste reduction, environmental impacts of waste, and more.

Whether you’re someone who wants to volunteer at events, help educate others, explore sustainable living practices, or simply learn more about how waste systems work, WREP has a place for you. Past volunteers have helped with everything from educational booths and children’s activities to composting projects and community outreach.

Applications for the next WREP cohort open June 1st! If you’re interested in joining us, fill out our interest form to be notified when applications officially open: https://forms.office.com/r/p7DYj1Yry3

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¿Quiere aprender más sobre reciclaje, compostaje y reducción de residuos en el Condado de Chatham?

El Programa de Entusiastas de la Reducción de Residuos y Reciclaje (WREP) es un programa comunitario de educación y voluntariado diseñado para quienes desean profundizar sus conocimientos sobre sostenibilidad mientras generan un impacto positivo a nivel local. A través de clases dinámicas, experiencias prácticas, oportunidades de voluntariado y actividades de alcance comunitario, los participantes aprenden sobre temas como reciclaje, compostaje, reducción del desperdicio de alimentos, impactos ambientales de los residuos y mucho más.

Ya sea que quiera participar como voluntario en eventos, ayudar a educar a otras personas, explorar prácticas de vida más sostenibles o simplemente aprender más sobre cómo funcionan los sistemas de manejo de residuos, WREP tiene un lugar para usted. En el pasado, nuestros voluntarios han apoyado mesas educativas, actividades para niños, proyectos de compostaje y eventos de alcance comunitario.

¡Las solicitudes para la próxima cohorte de WREP abrirán el 1 de junio! Si le interesa participar, complete nuestro formulario de interés para recibir una notificación cuando las solicitudes estén oficialmente disponibles: https://forms.office.com/r/p7DYj1Yry3

05/14/2026

What a wonderful week celebrating International Compost Awareness Week with our community!

Over the course of last week, we had the opportunity to connect with residents, gardeners, composters, environmental professionals, families, and community partners through a variety of events focused on composting, soil health, waste reduction, and climate resilience.

Every event from the past week, from a Leaf Litter Critter Lab at Goldston Library to important updates about local composting during our Local Composting Webinar, we were reminded that composting happens at every level and can begin with any age group. We are incredibly thankful to everyone who attended, participated, asked questions, shared experiences, swapped plants, and helped make these events so meaningful. A special thank you goes out to our speakers, volunteers, partners, and supporters who helped make this week possible!

Composting may begin with food scraps and yard waste, but its impact reaches far beyond the compost pile. Healthy soils support healthier plants, help retain water, reduce erosion, support climate resilience, and keep valuable organic material out of the landfill.

Thank you for celebrating International Compost Awareness Week with us and for continuing to support waste reduction and sustainability efforts throughout the year!

And even if you missed our events, you can still check out a recording of our webinar at the following link: https://youtu.be/FJxBlAy5Ul8

05/12/2026

A huge thank you to the North Carolina Composting Council for partnering with us at Chatham County Solid Waste and Recycling to host a Sustainable Spirits and Plant Swap during International Compost Awareness Week!

We were so excited to bring together community members from all across different sustainability disciplines (or those just interested in learning more)! We had a wonderful evening of conversation, networking, and community at The Plant in Pittsboro. Special thanks to the Plant for allowing us to use the indoor space of the Wheelhouse, due to weather.

Thank you to everyone who attended, swapped plants, shared ideas, and helped make the evening such a welcoming and engaging event!

¡Un enorme agradecimiento al North Carolina Composting Council por colaborar con nosotros en Chatham County Solid Waste and Recycling para organizar el evento Sustainable Spirits and Plant Swap durante la Semana Internacional de Concientización sobre el Compostaje!

Nos entusiasmó muchísimo reunir a miembros de la comunidad provenientes de distintas áreas relacionadas con la sostenibilidad (¡o simplemente interesados en aprender más!). Disfrutamos de una maravillosa velada de conversación, creación de redes y convivencia comunitaria en The Plant, en Pittsboro.

Un agradecimiento especial a The Plant por permitirnos utilizar el espacio interior del Wheelhouse debido a las condiciones del clima.

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