How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Buncombe County
Take it to the landfill’s household hazardous waste collection days (the county’s calendar lists Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026). Pesticides are free; gasoline, kerosene, and paint products are $2 a gallon, up to 20 gallons a week. No business waste, explosives, or radioactive or biohazardous material.
Buncombe County Landfill
Open to the public. Fees by the bag or the ton
| Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- The county lists closings a few months ahead on its calendar.
- Loads that take more than 30 minutes to unload must be in by 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturdays.
85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Open to the public. Fees by the bag or the ton.
North Carolina’s collection days
One-day drop-offs that counties hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:
- Sat Oct. 17Alamance CountyElon University, Elon8 a.m. to noon
- Sat Oct. 24Henderson CountyHenderson County Solid Waste, old activity building entrance, Hendersonville8 a.m. to noon
- Sat Oct. 24Surry CountySurry County collection event, Mount Airy9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Household hazardous waste in other counties
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