How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Rowan County

Rowan County takes household hazardous waste, such as paint and mercury thermometers, only at its annual Special Waste Day. Call Environmental Management for what to do the rest of the year. The landfill takes no hazardous waste.

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: Rowan County: Recycling (acceptable items); Rowan County: Landfill; NC DEQ: Household hazardous waste

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