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How to get rid of old paint in Caldwell County

Caldwell County’s convenience sites take old paint only once it’s dried out. Empty paint cans don’t go in the recycling.

One of nine places in Caldwell County that take paint. The rest are listed below.

Buffalo Cove Convenience Site

Caldwell County household waste and recycling only

Hours
Monday to TuesdayClosed
Wednesday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday to FridayClosed
Saturday7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • When every dumpster is full, the site closes until the contractor empties them.

5645 Buffalo Cove Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645

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

Sources: Caldwell County: Convenience site locations and hours; Caldwell County: Convenience centers and recycling

Rules for paint

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Caldwell County household waste and recycling only.

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