How to get rid of old paint in Watauga County
Watauga County takes paint, varnish, stains, and thinners only at its household hazardous waste collections for county residents, at 336 Landfill Road in Boone; the last one of 2026 is Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. to noon. The transfer station doesn’t take liquid paint.
Rules for paint
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Not posted. Call ahead.
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