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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Cabarrus County

Take it to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 246 General Services Drive SW, Concord, which takes hazardous waste only on the first Wednesday of each month (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and the third Saturday (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.). It’s for Cabarrus County households only.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • No business waste, medical or radioactive waste, explosives, grill propane tanks, medicines, or smoke detectors.

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.

All North Carolina collection days

From each county’s own page.

Household hazardous waste in other counties

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

Sources: Cabarrus County: Dispose of household hazardous waste; NC DEQ: Permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities

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