The Town of Duck does not have a drop-off location for recycling for residents or visitors since the Town offers curbside recycling service. There is a recycling drop off center in Kitty Hawk that is managed by Dare County where certain types of recyclables may be taken. Information on this center follows.

DARE COUNTY/KITTY HAWK RECYCLING CENTER

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

MATERIALS ACCEPTED:

• Brown, clear, and green glass containers (no other type glasses);
• #1 and # 2 plastic containers (no other type plastics such as bags, lawn chairs, etc.);
• Aluminum cans;
• Steel cans;
• Paper (includes mixed paper, newspaper, envelopes, magazines, six-pack bottle holders, etc);
• Cardboard (broken down/flattened and dry).

DIRECTIONS:

• Turn west on West Kitty Hawk Road, across from Kitty Hawk Post office (approx. Milepost 4);
• Follow West Kitty Hawk Road; turn left on Bob Perry Road (small brown sign with “RECYCLE” and an arrow pointing left on shoulder of roadway);
• Stay on Bob Perry Road, recycle center on right (along with public boat ramp, picnic area etc.).

PLEASE NOTE: The Kitty Hawk Center site attendant will reject anything other than the household recyclable items listed above.