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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Lenoir County

Lenoir County’s landfill and convenience sites don’t take hazardous waste, herbicides, poisons, antifreeze, or other liquids. The sites do take fluorescent bulbs (unbroken; see the attendant), used oil and filters, and triple-rinsed pesticide jugs.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
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.

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: Lenoir County: Solid Waste Department; Lenoir County: Convenience sites; NC DEQ: Household hazardous waste

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