How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Haywood County
Haywood County takes household hazardous waste only at periodic collection events for county residents, announced on its Upcoming Events page and in the local newspaper; the latest was Oct. 10, 2026, at the Materials Recovery Facility in Clyde. Batteries and fluorescent bulbs go to the MRF year-round, antifreeze to Jones Cove or the MRF, and motor oil to any center.
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free
- 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.
Household hazardous waste in other counties
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