Orange County will close the Eubanks Road Waste and Recycling Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, to begin a “significant modernization project.”

The project includes a host of renovations that are expected to take about ten months, including paving the center. Installation of low-level containers will make it easier to dispose of bulky items and new trash compactors will improve the center’s capacity and efficiency.

The county asks that citizens use the temporary waste center on Millhouse Road, less than a mile away from the Eubanks Center, during the renovations. That center will open the morning of Thursday, March 2.

The Millhouse Road facility will operate under the same hours as the Eubanks Center, but it will only offer services for the disposal of household garbage, yard waste, bulky items, scrap metal and electronics.

Those who use the Eubanks Center are advised to make use of other waste disposal services, including fully-operational centers on Ferguson Road and Walnut Grove Church Road.

The county also encourages citizens to utilize its curbside recycling program and 24-hour recycling drop-off sites.

Citizens can also take tires, large appliances or corrugated cardboard to the Orange County Landfill, and they can take batteries or automotive waste to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection.

For full information on the project, check the Eubanks Construction Sanity Guide.

Related Stories
‹
Chapel Hill Approves Rezoning for Greene Tract Site, Hears Next Steps for Development
The Chapel Hill Town Council is making progress on developing the Greene Tract, meeting in June to rezone part of the site. 
UNC Ice Hockey Club Plans $25 Million Fundraising Campaign for Arena Project in Chapel Hill
After making a splash with plans to build a rink and arena in Chapel Hill, the UNC Ice Hockey Club is about to begin its public fundraising.
Chapel Hill's Bus Rapid Transit Progressing, But Facing Cost Increases
The North-South Bus Rapid Transit project will create bus routes, sidewalks, and bike paths for safer and more efficient travel in the area.
Chapel Hill Police: Wrecked Dump Truck Causes Lane Closure
Westbound lanes of Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill are closed Tuesday afternoon due to an overturned dump truck.
Orange County Animal Services to Hold First Rabies Vaccination Clinic of 2022
A popular service by the Orange County Animal Services is back again for 2022: low-cost rabies vaccinations for pets. The department is set to host its first clinic of the year on Saturday, February 26, at the Eubanks Road park and ride lot in Chapel Hill. The drive-thru style clinic, which is set to last […]
Chapel Hill Town Council Approves Plans for Putt Putt Fun Center
The Chapel Hill Town Council approved a request that allows the construction of a mini golf and go karting facility off Eubanks Road during its meeting Wednesday night. The town’s elected officials voted unanimously in favor of the conditional zoning request for a Putt Putt Fun Center, as well as a self-storage facility and indoor recreation […]
Chapel Hill, Carrboro Celebrates Juneteenth With Motorcade Event
The Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities were among many which celebrated Juneteenth this weekend. Held for the first time as a federal holiday, one of the local events was a motorcade through historic Black communities in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Chapel Hill Receives Funding for Three Environmental Projects to Combat Climate Change
The Orange County Community Climate Action Grant program awarded funding to six projects last week to lower environmental impact and combat climate change in the community. The Town of Chapel Hill received funding for three of their proposed projects.
Chapel Hill Food Bank Moves from Public Library to Eubanks Road Parking Lot
The food bank in Chapel Hill, which has been experiencing increased demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is moving locations. Ahead of its July 1 distribution, the Town of Chapel Hill announced the food bank will now be held at the Eubanks Road Park-and-Ride Lot. Distribution is held every Wednesday and is open to all Orange […]
Carraway Village Developers Look to Add Gas Station, Climate-Controlled Storage to Site
The Carraway Village mixed-use development project recently came before the Chapel Hill Town Council again as developers gauged the council’s thoughts on the addition a gas station and climate-controlled storage to the site. The development, which is largely based around existing luxury apartment buildings, sits on a high-traffic area of Chapel Hill. The property sits […]
›