Waste & Recycling
Waste Management Division
Welcome to the Durham County Solid Waste Management Division. Here you will find links to the solid waste services provided to the unincorporated residents of Durham County.
Use the guide below to determine your recycling pick up day, print out a recycling collection calendar, and find out where to dispose of various items.
2/2/26 Winter Storm Update
- All Convenience Sites are closed on 2/2/26.
- Monday's (2/2) recycling has been rescheduled to Wednesday 2/4/26 as road conditions permit.
- Last week's recycling: GFL was unable to complete some routes due to road conditions. They made two attempts. Unfortunately, if conditions were deemed unsafe on the first and second attempt, your recycling will not be collected until your next regularly scheduled pick up today (road conditions permitting).
- The E-Waste Collection event that was scheduled for this Saturday 1/31 at the Northern Convenience Site has been rescheduled to Saturday 2/21.
Recycling Schedule and Information
Helpful Resources
- Durham County Solid Waste Ordinance
- May 2016 Solid Waste Ordinance Amendment
- DCo Solid Waste Brochure
Please note, our service area is outside of the City limits of Durham. Therefore, we do not service residents who live within the City of Durham.
Durham County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicap or on the basis of sex. To report discrimination, please call 919-560-0000.