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How to get rid of an old appliance in Watauga County

Take it to the Watauga County Transfer Station. There’s no fee.

Watauga County Transfer Station

Everything weighed. Watauga households get 2,000 pounds free a year

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to noon
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

336 Landfill Road, Boone, NC

Off Highway 421 East. The inert debris landfill, mulch, metal, and tire areas are here too

Get directionsCall the center: 828-264-4885

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 15, 2026.

Sources: Watauga County: Solid waste hours of operation; Watauga County: Solid Waste and Recycling; Watauga County: Disposition of materials; Watauga County: Sanitation holiday schedule, 2026

Rules for appliances

Fee
Free
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Everything weighed. Watauga households get 2,000 pounds free a year.
  • Washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, dishwashers, and air conditioners go with scrap metal. Water tanks need a hole at least 12 inches across cut in one end.

Appliances in other counties

Sources: Watauga County: Disposition of materials; Watauga County: Guidelines for recycling

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