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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Macon County

Macon County doesn’t take household hazardous waste: its ordinance bars hazardous waste from disposal in the county, and the landfill turns it away. The landfill and the Highlands Transfer Station take fluorescent bulbs.

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: Macon County: Solid waste ordinance (amended Dec. 10, 2024); Macon County: Landfill rules; Macon County: Recycling; NC DEQ: Household hazardous waste

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