Eco-Friendly Small Engine Recycling in Simpson & Eastern NC

Small engines are full of things that don't belong in the ground: motor oil, gasoline, coolant, battery acid, and heavy metals. When old equipment gets tossed in a regular trash can or left on the curb, those materials eventually find their way into the soil and water — and in eastern North Carolina, we're not interested in that.

Here's what responsible recycling actually handles:

• Used motor oil and fuel — Drained and disposed of or recycled properly. We already reuse and recycle old oil and fuel in our shop every day — this is nothing new for us.

• Metal components — Frames, engine blocks, decks, and hardware are sorted and directed to metal recycling where possible.

• Batteries — Lead-acid and lithium batteries require special handling. We take care of it.

• Hazardous materials — Carburetor cleaner, fluids, and other shop chemicals are disposed of according to proper environmental guidelines.

• Rubber and plastic parts — Sorted where recyclable; responsibly disposed of where not.

We've been doing this for 40+ years. Cutting corners on disposal was never on the table.

What We Recycle

If you've got it and it runs on a small engine, we can take it off your hands responsibly.

Lawn Mowers

• Zero-Turn Mowers — Commercial or residential, any size

• Riding / Ride-On Mowers — Full-frame teardown and material sorting

• Walk-Behind Mowers — Push and self-propelled

Outdoor Power Equipment

• Generators — Including fuel tanks and batteries

• Chainsaws — Bar oil, chain, and engine components handled separately

• Go-Karts — Full-frame disassembly, fuel lines, and engine recycling

• Mini Bikes — Same treatment as go-karts

• Rototillers / Garden Tillers — Gear boxes, tines, and engine blocks

• Line Trimmers / Weed Eaters — 2-stroke engine recycling

• Leaf Blowers — Handheld, backpack, and wheeled units

• Pressure Washers — Pump, motor, and chemical tank disposal

• Other Outdoor Power Equipment — If it's got an engine, call us and we'll tell you what we can do

Not sure if we can take yours? Call us at (252) 818-RUDE and we'll give you a straight answer.

Brands We Handle

We've worked on — and recycled — nearly every brand out there. If it's in your garage or shed, we've probably seen it.

Ariens · BCS · Billy Goat · Briggs & Stratton · Coleman · Craftsman · Cub Cadet · ECHO · eXmark · Ferris · Generac · Gravely · Homelite · Honda · Husqvarna · John Deere · Kawasaki · Kohler · Lawn-Boy · Masport · MTD · Murray · RedMax · SCAG · Shindaiwa · Simplicity · Snapper · STIHL · TORO · Troy-Bilt

Don't see your brand? Give us a call. If it runs on a small engine, we've more than likely dealt with it.

How It Works

Getting rid of old equipment doesn't have to be a hassle.

Step 1 — Contact Us Call (252) 818-RUDE or stop by the shop at 2838B Edwards Drive, Simpson, NC 27879. Tell us what you've got and we'll let you know right away whether it's a recycling candidate.

Step 2 — Drop It Off or Schedule a Pickup Bring the equipment in yourself during business hours — no appointment necessary. Or if you can't transport it, ask about our pickup and delivery service. We serve Simpson, Greenville, Winterville, Grimesland, Chocowinity, Ayden, and the surrounding areas of eastern North Carolina.

Step 3 — We Assess It Before anything gets recycled, we take a look. On the rare chance that something is actually worth saving, we'll tell you. Honesty is kind of our thing.

Step 4 — Responsible Disposal Fluids are drained and handled properly. Metals are separated. Batteries, hazardous materials, and other components are processed according to established environmental guidelines. Your old equipment gets handled with the same care we'd give a machine we're fixing — just in the other direction.

Why Choose Rude Boy for Equipment Recycling

There are plenty of ways to get rid of old equipment. Here's why it's worth doing it through us:

40+ Years of Experience Owner John Bennett has been taking apart and putting back together small engines since before most of today's equipment brands even existed. He knows exactly what's inside these machines and how to handle every component responsibly.

Certified and Community-Trusted We hold John Deere certification, STIHL bronze certification, and Coleman Preferred Vendor status. We've been named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave in 2024 and 2025. This community trusts us with their repairs — they trust us with responsible disposal too.

We Already Practice What We Preach We don't recycle equipment as an afterthought. We reuse and recycle used oil, fuel, and hazardous materials as part of everyday shop operations. When we say eco-friendly, it's not a marketing tag — it's how we've always done business.

Convenient Pickup & Delivery You don't have to haul a dead riding mower across town. We offer pickup and delivery service throughout eastern North Carolina. Call for details and pricing.

Straightforward and Honest If your machine can be repaired economically, we'll tell you. If it can't, we'll tell you that too — and we'll take care of it the right way either way. No pressure. No runaround.

Serving Simpson, NC and All of Eastern North Carolina

We're located in Simpson, NC and serve customers across Pitt County and beyond — including Greenville, Winterville, Grimesland, Chocowinity, Ayden, and surrounding communities.

Most pickups happen within 15 to 20 minutes of the shop. If you're not sure whether you're in our service area, just ask.

Shop Hours:

• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• No appointment necessary — walk-ins welcome

Ready to Recycle? Let's Talk.

Don't let old equipment collect dust or end up where it shouldn't. Give us a call, bring it in, or ask about pickup.

Call: (252) 818-RUDE Visit: 2838B Edwards Drive, Simpson, NC 27879 Online: rudeboyse.com

Rude by name. Reliable by nature.

Rude Boy Small Engine Repair — Certified, trusted, and community-rooted since day one. Serving Simpson, Greenville, Winterville, Grimesland, Chocowinity, Ayden, and eastern North Carolina.