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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Lee County

Lee County takes household hazardous waste once a year; the 2026 collection is Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 1801 Nash Street. Households and farmers only; keep things in their original containers and never mix chemicals.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Free
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: Lee County: Household hazardous waste; Lee County: Garbage and trash disposal information; NC DEQ: Household hazardous waste

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