How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Wayne County
Wayne County takes household hazardous waste once a year, on the first Saturday in June from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the landfill’s Dudley convenience center. Stay in your vehicle; an attendant unloads it.
Dudley Recycling & Convenience Center
Wayne County household waste only. No contractors, trailers over 10 feet, or heaping loads
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Wayne County’s holiday page still shows its 2025 dates, so call before a holiday trip.
460 S Landfill Rd, Dudley, NC 28333
At the Wayne County Landfill; the hazardous waste day is held here
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Wayne County household waste only. No contractors, trailers over 10 feet, or heaping loads.
- Not taken: business waste, explosives, fireworks, flares, gas cylinders, medical or radioactive waste, smoke detectors, or trash.
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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