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Optimist Convenience Site

Lincoln County residents only. Household trash, bulky items, and recycling

Hours
Monday to Saturday9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

1287 Recycle Way, Denver, NC 28037

For GPS, you may need 7959 Optimist Club Road. It has a large yard waste area for residents

Get directionsCall the county office: Lincoln County Solid Waste, 704-732-9030

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Lincoln County Solid Waste at 704-732-9030.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Lincoln County: Convenience sites; Lincoln County: Solid Waste

Run by Lincoln County Solid Waste.

What it takes

Lincoln County’s other seven convenience centers take the same items. The Lincoln County Landfill takes tires.

Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.

Lincoln County rules

  • Lincoln County Solid Waste takes only waste generated in Lincoln County, and the convenience sites are for households only. The sites take household trash, bulky items, recycling, and some residential construction debris and yard waste, but nothing hazardous, burning, or liquid. Improved properties pay a $140 yearly availability fee for the sites and landfill.

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