The recycling division of the Dare County Public Works Department is responsible for processing and marketing recyclable material collected throughout the unincorporated areas of Dare County.

If you visit a recycling site and there is no capacity for it to accept your recyclables at that time, please bring them back once the Public Works Department has had a chance to bring an empty trailer. Please do not leave bags of recyclables on the ground at any of these locations.

The Dare County Public Works Department reminds the public that should any of these recycling areas become dump sites due to noncompliance, the site could potentially be closed again. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue our efforts to provide our community with these essential services. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. 

About Dare County Recycling:

The Dare County Public Works Department operates numerous drop-off collection centers throughout the county. The recycling division operates two yard debris collection sites and manages the disposal of automotive tires, motor oil, lead acid batteries and used appliances. This division also conducts special collections for pesticides and other household hazardous materials at various times throughout the year.

There are several drop-off recycling centers in Dare County (see below). Some of these facilities are located within the towns and some are located in unincorporated Dare County. Most accept glass, aluminum and steel cans, some plastic (No. 1 and No. 2), paper and cardboard. Some Dare County facilities accept used motor oil and old tires. For more information, please call 252-475-5890.

Dare County Public Works Compound (Roanoke Island)
Main Recycling Center

Location:
1018 Driftwood Drive
Manteo, NC 27954

Hours:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday

Accepted Materials (no charge):
No. 1 and No. 2 plastic
green, clear and brown glass
steel and aluminum cans
mixed paper and cardboard
used automotive tires (off rims)
used motor oil
lead acid automotive batteries
residential yard debris (branches for chipping up to 8 inches in diameter), straw, pampas grass and leaves for composting

Commercial yard debris will be charged at a rate of $65 per ton and must be taken to the Dare County C&D Landfill in Manns Harbor.

Stumpy Point (Dare County Mainland) 
Recycling trailer 

Location:
251 Bayview Drive
Stumpy Point, NC 27978

Hours:
Open daily (24 hours a day - unattended)

Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo (Hatteras Island)
Recycling center only

Location:
Rodanthe Harbor off Myrna Peters Road
The Rodanthe Recycle Center is located at the end of Myrna Peters Road near the Rodanthe boat ramp.

Hours:
Open 8 a.m.  to 5 p.m. every day

Accepts: clean cardboard and co-mixed recyclable items, including glass, plastic, steel cans, paper and aluminum cans.
No electronic drop-off is available, and no trash dumpsters are available.

Residents and visitors are asked to remain patient as the Dare County Public Works Department reestablishes recycling in this area and to understand that, due to the ongoing staffing shortage, the department’s ability to provide these services may be limited at times. 

Prohibits: motor oil, electronics, construction and demolition material such as lumber, toilets, sinks, furniture, mattresses, yard debris, tires, batteries, appliances and grills. All of these items may be taken to Buxton Transfer and Recycling Center. See details below.

Buxton (Hatteras Island)
Recycling center and transfer station

Location:
47027 N.C. Highway 12
Buxton, NC 27920

Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday

Accepts (no charge):
No. 1 and No. 2 plastic
green, clear and brown glass
steel and aluminum cans
mixed paper and cardboard.
used automotive tires (off rims)
used motor oil
Residential yard debris (branches for chipping up to 8 inches in diameter).

Commercial yard debris will be charged at a rate of $65 per ton for disposal. This site will also accept metal as well as construction and demolition (C&D) materials, such as lumber, toilets, appliances, furniture, etc.