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Household hazardous waste drop-off in North Carolina

We’ve checked 31 North Carolina disposal sites against official websites. 1 mention taking household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries and similar) and 1 say they don’t or restrict it. We quote the exact wording and link the official page.

Sites that list hazardous waste as accepted

  • Onslow County LF · Jacksonville, NC Verified

    Posted rule: “Household waste, construction & demolition debris, yard waste/LCID, household hazardous waste”

Sites that don’t take it (or restrict it)

  • Wake County Convenience Center · Wake Forest, NC Verified

    Posted rule: “Not accepted: appliances/white goods, automotive fluids, batteries, hazardous chemicals, paint, commercial/contractor waste, concrete/bricks, burnt debris, dead animals, electronics (except at Sites 1, 4, 11 on weekends)”

Other verified sites: ask about hazardous waste

Their posted rules don’t mention it. Their official websites often list the county’s HHW program or next collection event.

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