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Electronics Recycling in Charlotte

6 verified options for electronics recycling across the Charlotte metro. Compare cost, hours, and pickup at a glance.

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Electronics Recycling in Charlotte

4 free · 2 fee-based

6 of 6 have a single address. Chains listed for the whole metro stay in place.
Facility Cost Open now Notes
Mecklenburg County - Foxhole Recycling Center (E-Waste)(704) 752-5827 Free Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Walk-in One of 4 county full-service recycling centers.
eCycleSecure(704) 376-1116 Free
for most residential items; business pricing varies		 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Appointment R2 · NAID AAA R2v3 certified ITAD and electronics recycler.
Staples (Metropolitan / Uptown)(704) 972-5980 Free
Staples Rewards members earn $2 per toner cartridge recycled.		 Store hours (typically 9 AM - 7 PM) Walk-in Staples accepts most office electronics. Also recycles ink/toner cartridges.
Mecklenburg County - Hickory Grove Recycling Center (Full HHW)(704) 563-6359 Free Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Walk-in One of 4 county full-service centers. Accepts ALL battery types.
Paid or fee-based options
Best Buy (North Lake)(704) 587-1760 Depends on the item
$30 fee for monitors/TVs if not purchasing replacement		 Store hours (typically 10 AM - 8 PM) Walk-in Best Buy accepts most consumer electronics for free recycling.
ShredTronics - We Save Data(704) 814-6385 Free for most
data destruction services may have fees		 Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Walk-in Drop-off electronics recycling center. Focuses on secure data destruction and environ…

How it works in Charlotte

Local rules

  • NC G.S. 130A-309.10 — statewide landfill ban (effective July 1, 2011) on televisions, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, fax/copy devices, and computer peripherals (except keyboards and mice). Curbside trash crews will not collect TVs or computers.
  • NC G.S. 130A-309.10(f), as amended by SL 2023-137 — lithium-ion battery landfill and incinerator ban statewide, effective December 1, 2026.
  • NC statewide bans also in effect: used motor oil, motor-vehicle oil filters, antifreeze, aluminum cans, plastic bottles (all under G.S. 130A-309.10). Fluorescent lights banned from C&D landfills; photovoltaic modules banned in C&D effective Dec 1, 2026.
  • Mecklenburg County Source Separation Ordinance — businesses generating 16+ cubic yards of trash per week AND more than 500 lb/month of corrugated cardboard and/or 500 lb/month of office paper must source-separate and recycle those materials. Roughly 4,900 businesses are covered.
  • PaintCare does NOT operate in North Carolina. Latex and oil-based paint are handled through county HHW programs, not a producer-funded stewardship program.
  • NC G.S. 130A-309.70 prohibits disposal of lead-acid batteries in landfills, incinerators, or waste-to-energy facilities; retailers selling lead-acid batteries must accept used ones for recycling.
  • Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 54, County Code): regulates all county solid waste operations, facilities access, prohibited materials, and fee structures.

Worth knowing

  • Four Full-Service Recycling Centers: Foxhole (17131 Lancaster Hwy, 28277), Hickory Grove (8007 Pence Rd, 28215), Compost Central (140 Valleydale Rd, 28214), and North Mecklenburg (12300 N. Statesville Rd, Huntersville 28078).
  • Free blue entry sticker required for Mecklenburg County residents at full-service centers; picked up at the fee booth on first visit with a NC driver's license/proof of residency.
  • Non-residents may buy an annual out-of-county sticker at the fee booth for residential-equivalent access; without it, non-residents pay a per-entry fee for every visit (including recycling).
  • All four full-service centers operate Mon-Sat 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.; closed Sunday.
  • Mecklenburg also operates five smaller self-service centers that accept only the standard 6 curbside materials — no HHW, electronics, or paint at those.
  • Hickory Grove and North Mecklenburg only accept trailers up to 12 ft long for bulky/C&D loads; trees up to 24-inch diameter at those two, up to 48-inch at Compost Central and Foxhole.
  • Charlotte curbside green cart accepts only 6 item types — cardboard, cans, cartons, paper, glass bottles, plastic bottles/jugs with necks. No plastic tubs/clamshells, no bagged items. Collected every other week (Green/Orange week schedule).
  • Curbside trash crews in Charlotte will not pick up TVs, computers, paint cans, or batteries.
  • Lithium-ion battery fires have become a frequent operational issue at Mecklenburg's facilities — multiple same-day fires reported in April 2025 — driving an active county education campaign.
  • Mecklenburg County HHW does not accept business hazardous waste day-to-day; businesses must use the quarterly Small Business HW Event (appointment required) or contract NC DEQ-listed haulers.
  • PaintCare does not operate in NC, making Charlotte reliant solely on county HHW — unlike cities in PaintCare states (CO, OR, CA) where 200+ retail drop-off sites supplement municipal programs.
  • The Mecklenburg County Source Separation Ordinance covers roughly 4,900 businesses — one of the most comprehensive commercial recycling mandates in the Southeast.

Mecklenburg County household hazardous waste

Mecklenburg County Full-Service Recycling Centers

Four county centers accept HHW, electronics, and batteries. Mecklenburg County residents only — free with blue entry sticker.

(704) 336-2673 Official program page (opens in a new tab)

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Common questions

About Electronics Recycling here

How much does Electronics recycling cost in this area?

4 of 6 facilities (67%) offer free recycling for Electronics. Facilities that may charge: Best Buy (North Lake), ShredTronics - We Save Data. Best Buy (North Lake): Free. $30 fee for monitors/TVs if not purchasing replacement.. ShredTronics - We Save Data: Free for most items; data destruction services may have fees.

Do I need an appointment for Electronics drop-off?

1 facility requires an appointment: eCycleSecure. Mecklenburg County - Foxhole Recycling Center (E-Waste), Best Buy (North Lake), ShredTronics - We Save Data accept walk-ins.

Is pickup available for Electronics?

Most facilities require you to drop off Electronics. Check individual listings for special arrangements.

Are there certified recyclers for Electronics?

Yes. Local facilities hold certifications including: R2, NAID AAA. These ensure responsible processing and, for NAID, verified data destruction.

Are there quantity limits for Electronics drop-off?

Some facilities have limits: Mecklenburg County - Foxhole Recycling Center (E-Waste): Residential quantities only; Best Buy (North Lake): 3 items per day; Staples (Metropolitan / Uptown): 7 items per day; Mecklenburg County - Hickory Grove Recycling Center (Full HHW): Residential quantities Residential quantities only.

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