How to get rid of old paint in Columbus County

Columbus County takes paint only at its transfer station on Landfill Road in Whiteville, and only dried out and mixed with sand or cat litter. The recycling centers don’t take it.

Columbus County Transfer Station

Household garbage, and everything the recycling centers can’t take

Hours
Monday to Friday	7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday to Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.

113 Landfill Road, Whiteville, NC 28472

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Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 15, 2026.

Sources: Columbus County: Solid Waste; Columbus County: Recycling center information (acceptable and unacceptable materials)

Rules for paint

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

Paint in other counties

Source: Columbus County: Recycling center information (acceptable and unacceptable materials)

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