How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Transylvania County
Take it to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Transylvania County residents only. No business waste, including home businesses
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Transylvania County’s posted holiday list is still for 2025, so call before a holiday trip.
500 Howell Road, Brevard, NC 28712
At the Woodruff Landfill
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Transylvania County residents only; no business waste, including home businesses.
- Pesticides, weed killers, bug sprays, gasoline, kerosene, motor oil, antifreeze, and rechargeable batteries. Label every container. No liquid paint, medical waste, explosives, or unknown chemicals.
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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