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How to get rid of old electronics in Catawba County

Take them to the Blackburn Landfill. Cost: free for residents.

Blackburn Landfill

Open to the public. Fees by the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Catawba County’s fee schedule says the landfill opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays.
  • The yard waste grinding area and the residential paint, electronics, and battery recycling area stay open until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

4017 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC 28658

Get directionsCall the center: 704-462-1348

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

Sources: Catawba County: Blackburn Landfill; Catawba County: Fiscal 2026-27 fee schedule (solid waste on pages 16-18); Catawba County: Recycling and waste reduction (A to Z)

Rules for electronics

Fee
Free for residents
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • A full range, including TVs, computers, phones, microwaves, and ink cartridges. No business electronics.

Electronics in other counties

Sources: Catawba County: Recycling and waste reduction (A to Z); Catawba County: Fiscal 2026-27 fee schedule (solid waste on pages 16-18)

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