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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Gaston County

Take it to Gaston County’s household hazardous waste collection days at 200 Leisure Lane, Dallas, four Saturdays a year from 8 to 11:30 a.m. (in 2026: March 7, May 16, Sept. 12, and Nov. 14). They’re for Gaston County residents; the last vehicle is unloaded at 11:30 a.m.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Businesses can’t use them. Empty, punctured aerosol cans, motor oil, and rechargeable batteries can go to a convenience site any day.

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: Gaston County: Household hazardous waste; Gaston County: Household hazardous waste collection days; NC DEQ: Permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities

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