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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Catawba County

Catawba County takes household hazardous waste at free one-day collection events each spring and fall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Paint, electronics, and household batteries can go to the Blackburn Landfill any day it’s open.

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 household hazardous waste

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

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

Sources: Catawba County: Blackburn Landfill; Catawba County: Recycling and waste reduction (A to Z); NC DEQ: Permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities

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