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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Wilkes County

Wilkes County doesn’t take household hazardous waste or liquids at any of its sites; it sends people to the store where they bought the product or to its maker. The landfill takes fluorescent bulbs for 50 cents to $1 each (10 cents for CFLs) and mercury thermostats free.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
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.

All North Carolina collection days

From each county’s own page.

Household hazardous waste in other counties

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Wilkes County: Recycling center information; Wilkes County: Landfill services and prices; Wilkes County: Recycling center locations and hours; NC DEQ: Household hazardous waste

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