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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Columbus County

Columbus County doesn’t post a household hazardous waste drop-off, and its recycling centers turn away hazardous materials, poisons, and pesticides (empty, clean pesticide containers are fine). Call Solid Waste at 910-641-3953.

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

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

Sources: Columbus County: Recycling center information (acceptable and unacceptable materials); NC DEQ: Household hazardous waste

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