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How to get rid of old paint in Carteret County

Carteret County takes latex paint only during April, at the Hibbs Road and Otway sites. Other paint goes to the household hazardous waste events held twice a year with the Coastal Environmental Partnership.

One of two places in Carteret County that take paint. The rest are listed below.

Hibbs Road Convenience Site

Household trash, bulk items, and recycling; no contractors

Hours
Monday to Tuesday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday to Saturday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

800 Hibbs Rd, Newport, NC

Within a mile of the Coastal Environmental Partnership’s transfer station scales

Get directionsCall the county office: Carteret County Solid Waste Division, 252-648-7878

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Carteret County Solid Waste Division at 252-648-7878.

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

Sources: Carteret County: Convenience sites; Carteret County: Convenience site hours of operation

Rules for paint

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Other places that take paint

Paint in other counties

Sources: Carteret County: Accepted materials; Carteret County: Household hazardous waste events

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