How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Watauga County
Watauga County’s household hazardous waste facility at 336 Landfill Road in Boone takes cleaners, paint and stains, thinners and solvents, pesticides, automotive fluids, mercury items, bulbs, and batteries from county homes, free, but only on its collection days; the last one of 2026 is Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Check in at the scale house; businesses aren’t allowed.
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free
- 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.
Household hazardous waste in other counties
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