ABC Containers

North Carolina General Statutes § 18B -1006.1 require holders of certain Alcohol Beverage Commission on-premise permits to recycle beverage containers generated on-site. A statewide disposal ban also applies to these materials. ABC on-premise permit holders must submit a recycling plan as part of their annual permit renewals with the ABC Commission. Information is provided below to assist permit-holders in complying with the recycling requirements.

ABC Recycling Permit Forms
ABC Recycling Services Available from Private Collection Companies
- For assistance in finding a private collection service, please contact Mike Greene at (919) 707-8137 or mike.greene@ncdenr.gov. You may also do a search for private collection providers through the state Recycling Markets Directory.
ABC Recycling Services Available from Local Governments

Some North Carolina counties and municipalities offer recycling services to ABC permit-holders. Review information in the lists below to see if services are offered in your area.

Legislative Information
- House Bill 1518
- Modifications to ABC Recycling Law from 2007 Session

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ABC Recycling Services Available from Private Collection Companies

ABC Recycling Services Available from Local Governments

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