Buncombe County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Buncombe County Solid Waste in Alexander, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- Date
- Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 - Location
- 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701
- Hours
- 9:00 am-3:00 pm
- Who can use it
- No hazardous waste from businesses
- Cost
- Pesticides, automotive fluids and lead-acid batteries free; flammable liquids and paint $2 per gallon; TVs, monitors and laptops $10 each
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- Not listed
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- –Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
What they won’t take
Limits
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 43 mi away · 500 Howell Road, Brevard, NC 28712Who can use it: Transylvania County residents only; no business waste (including home-based businesses)
- Collection event · 66 mi away · 336 Landfill Road, Boone, NC 28607 · Date: Sat, Apr 11, 2026, Thu, Jun 11, 2026, Sat, Aug 8, 2026, Thu, Oct 8, 2026, Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Watauga County residential households only; no commercial or business waste
- Collection event · 71 mi away · 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC 28601 · Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026Who can use it: Catawba County residents only; no trailers; no business waste
- Permanent drop-off · 80 mi away · 311 Dogget Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694Who can use it: Residential use only
- Collection event · 86 mi away · 200 Leisure Lane, Dallas, NC 28034 · Date: Sat, Mar 7, 2026, Sat, May 16, 2026, Sat, Sep 12, 2026, Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Gaston County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 102 mi away · 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ
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FAQ
Who can use Buncombe County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event?
No hazardous waste from businesses
Is it free?
Pesticides, automotive fluids and lead-acid batteries free; flammable liquids and paint $2 per gallon; TVs, monitors and laptops $10 each
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Check with the program to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint. Accepted: paint thinner. Limit: Flammable liquids and paint: 20-gallon limit per week.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: lead-acid batteries.
What will they turn away?
Infectious waste; radioactive materials; explosives