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How to get rid of an old appliance in Catawba County

Take it to the Rocky Ford Road Convenience Center or the Blackburn Landfill. There’s no fee.

One of two places in Catawba County that take appliances. The rest are listed below.

Rocky Ford Road Convenience Center

Bagged household garbage, bulky items, and recycling. Fees apply

Hours
Monday to Saturday10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Catawba County’s recycling page lists Rocky Ford Road’s hours without Wednesday.

3864 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC 28658

Also called the Blackburn Convenience Center. It isn’t the landfill, though it’s on the same road

Get directionsCall the center: 704-462-2496

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

Source: Catawba County: Convenience centers

Rules for appliances

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Take refrigerator doors off, and empty every appliance of food.

Other places that take appliances

Appliances in other counties

Sources: Catawba County: Recycling and waste reduction (A to Z); Catawba County: Convenience centers

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