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Parkwood Convenience Site

Transfer StationOpenVerified Durham County, North Carolina

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Key factsVerified 2026-11-03
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; closed Sunday and holidays.
Fees
No gate fee; funded by the County Solid Waste Fee on unincorporated properties (decal required).
Accepts
Bagged household garbage; yard waste (limbs under 6 ft long and 6 in or less in diameter); commingled recycling (plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, jars, paper, cardboard, cans) with glass bottles and jars recycled separately; fluorescent bulbs 4 ft or less including CFLs; lead-acid (car) batteries; motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters; cooking oil; textiles; bulky items (furniture, mattresses, large toys; limit 1 dump per week).
Rules
For unincorporated Durham County residents only: the blue 2025-26 Solid Waste Decal must be displayed (call the Tax Office at (919) 560-0300 if missing). Residential waste only, no commercial waste. No construction or demolition material. No dual-wheeled vehicles, box trucks, enclosed trailers or commercial vehicles; trailers no longer than 8 ft with side rails no higher than 4 ft. The Redwood site is closed for renovation (since April 1, 2026).
Phone
(919) 560-0460
Address
5928 Highway 55, Durham, NC 27713
Call (919) 560-0460DirectionsOfficial website

Checked against the operator's official site on 2026-11-03: source 1, source 2

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What this site accepts

Mentioned as accepted: Mattresses, Yard waste and brush, Furniture and couches.

Listed as not accepted or restricted: Concrete and construction debris.

Based on the posted rules quoted above. Items not named here may still be accepted; call to confirm.

After a hurricane or storm: storm debris rules and drop-off sites in North Carolina.

Facility details

Type
Transfer Station
Status
Open
County
Durham County
Website
https://dconc.gov/General-Services/Waste-and-Recycling/Durham-County-Convenience-Sites
Operator
Durham County General Services (Solid Waste)
Ownership
Public

Location source: official listing from the operator (source)
Hours, fees and accepted items verified 2026-11-03 from the operator's official website: [1], [2]. Know the hours or fees, or see a mistake? Send a correction.

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