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How to get rid of old paint in Catawba County

Take it to the Blackburn Landfill. Cost: free for residents. Limit: 10 gallons a visit.

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 paint

Fee
Free for residents
Limit
10 gallons a visit
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Latex and oil-based, at the landfill’s residential paint recycling area. Empty cans with no liquid or lids can go in the trash.

Paint 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); Catawba County: Blackburn Landfill

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