How to get rid of old paint in Wayne County
Wayne County takes paint only once it’s dry: mix in sand or cat litter, or leave the lid off, until it’s solid, then bring it to the landfill or any convenience center. Liquid paint goes to the household hazardous waste day on the first Saturday in June.
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 paint
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Wayne County household waste only. No contractors, trailers over 10 feet, or heaping loads.
Other places that take paint
- Eureka Recycling & Convenience Center2569 NC 222 E, Eureka, NC 27830
- Fremont Recycling & Convenience Center347 Rateice Rd, Fremont, NC 27830
- Grantham Recycling & Convenience Center565 Crowsfoot Rd, Mount Olive, NC 28365
- Indian Springs Recycling & Convenience Center3174 Emmaus Church Rd, Mount Olive, NC 28365
- Jordan Chapel Recycling & Convenience Center689 Jordan Chapel Rd, Mount Olive, NC 28365
- Mitchell Road Recycling & Convenience Center566 Mitchell Rd, Dudley, NC 28333
- One Eleven Recycling & Convenience Center1183 Ditchbank Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534
- Patetown Recycling & Convenience Center593 Daw Pate Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534
- Pikeville Recycling & Convenience Center766 Hinnant Rd, Pikeville, NC 27863
- Rosewood Recycling & Convenience Center370 Braswell Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27530
- Seven Springs Recycling & Convenience Center300 Price Rd, Seven Springs, NC 28578
- Thirteen Recycling & Convenience Center470 W Hill St, Goldsboro, NC 27534
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