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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Guilford County

Take it to the Household Hazardous Waste Center. There’s no fee.

Household Hazardous Waste Center

Guilford County residents only, no business waste

Hours
Monday to Friday10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

2750 Patterson Street, Greensboro, NC 27407

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

Sources: Guilford County: Household hazardous waste; Guilford County: Solid Waste Services Guide (June 2026)

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Guilford County residents only, no business waste.
  • No business waste, explosives, medical or radioactive waste, or unlabeled chemicals.
  • The City of High Point also holds three collection days a year, in March, May, and November, at 1401 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

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

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