Recycling

Recycling is done by GFL as part of the Town's solid waste service contract. Material to be recycled is taken to the Sonoco multi-material sorting facility in Raleigh. In support of our Language Access Plan, we have added a Hindi version of the Recycle Right flyer(PDF, 2MB).

What can be recycled in Morrisville?

Co-mingled recyclables are collected weekly by GFL using 95 recycling carts.

Reminders:
  • All items must be placed loose in the cart -no plastic bags
  • Please keep paper dry, as wet paper will be sent to the landfill.
  • Mixed rigid plastic must be under 2 feet in length and under 40 pounds.
  • Rinse and flatten all recyclables as appropriate to maximize the use of your recycling bin or cart space.
  •  Have recycling containers curbside and ready for pick up no later than 7 a.m.
  • GFL will not collect any recyclables (including cardboard) left outside the recycling cart.

 

Fats, Oils, and Grease Collection

Please help keep our water and sewer pipes clear by disposing of your Fats, Oils, and Greases correctly and having them processed into Bio-fuel.

Residents can dispose of their fats, oils, and greases from their food preparation at the Public Works Facility located at 414 Aviation Parkway.

Please bring your cooled FOGs in a screw-top container and place them on a shelf in the blue cabinet right outside the main entrance gate.

Items Accepted

  • Cooking oils (vegetable, corn, peanut, sunflower, canola, olive, soybean, flaxseed, or any combination of edible cooking oils)
  • Margarine
  • Animal fats/greases (tallow, lard, butter or any combination of animal fats)

Oils and fats can be mixed in a single container. Motor oil is not accepted.

Food Waste Pilot - Community Collections

Access-controlled community collections are open 24/7 unless otherwise noted!

Morrisville Community Park
1520 Morrisville Parkway
(Gate access open 6a-10p)

Northwest Park
998 Parkside Valley Drive

Church Street Park Southern Lot
905 Church Street

To access these free-standing carts:

  1. Download CompostHere on the App Store or CompostHere App on Google Play.
  2. Create an account to 'unlock' the stations near you.
  3. Answer a few questions to ensure you understand what items are compostable. Contamination is real, and we need your help to create high-quality compost!
  4. Order your Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-certified compostable bags to collect your food waste in and drop directly into the bin (No plastic shopping bags are allowed).
  5. Help divert waste from our landfills, which are rapidly reaching capacity, and contribute to compost that will be used in our very own gardens in Town!

If you have questions, please contact thedirt@compostnow.org or 919-526-0403.

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