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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Union County

Union County takes household hazardous waste only at its free yearly event each fall; the last was Sept. 12, 2026, and the 2027 date isn’t set. Keep things in their original labeled containers until then.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • It takes paint, pesticides, cleaners, oil, gasoline (up to 5 gallons each), and up to three grill-size propane or helium tanks. No business waste, electronics, ammunition, explosives, or radioactive or medical waste.

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: Union County: Household hazardous waste collection event; NC DEQ: Household hazardous waste

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