Recycle!

Recycling is the process of taking a product at the end of its useful life and using all or part of it to make another product. The internationally recognized symbol for recycling includes three arrows moving in a triangle. Each arrow represents a different part of the recycling process, from collection to re-manufacture to resale. Recycling reduces our waste sent to landfills, and making new products out of recycled ones reduces the amount of energy needed in production.

The U.S. EPA estimates that 75 percent of our waste is recyclable, which goes well beyond what you toss in your recycling bin at home or at school. Recycling serves two key purposes:

Basic Recyclables are accepted at the Mooresville Transfer Station located at 151 West Plaza Drive - Off Hwy 150 East, Mooresville NC The transfer station is open Mon-Sat. 7:00-6:30 and Sun. 2:00-6:30

What is accepted?

• Aluminum & Steel Cans
• Cardboard
• Clear & Brown Glass
• Electronics
• Hard Plastics
• Ink Cartridges
• Mixed Paper
• Motor Oil
• Office Paper
• Plastic Bottles
• Textile Recycling
• Tires
• Untreated Wood
• Yard Waste

There is also 2 mixed paper dumpsters located in the public parking lot at the corner of North Church Street and East Iredell Avenue.