How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Henderson County
Henderson County takes household hazardous waste at collection events by the old activity building entrance, between the Convenience Center and the transfer station, from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring proof of residency; pesticides and fertilizers are free, liquid paint costs $5 a gallon, and gasoline has a 5-gallon limit.
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Not taken: explosives or ammunition, medical waste, medicines (take them to the Sheriff’s Office on Grove Street), smoke detectors, or gas cylinders.
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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