Catawba County Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Catawba County Utilities & Engineering and the City of Hickory in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026
- Location
- 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC 28601
- Hours
- 9:00 am-1:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Catawba County residents only; no trailers; no business waste
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 828-465-8217
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
The source does not list quantity 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.
- Collection event · 31 mi away · 354 Twin Oaks Road, Statesville, NC 28625 · Date: Sat, Jan 31, 2026, Sat, Feb 28, 2026, Sat, Mar 28, 2026, Sat, Apr 25, 2026, Sat, May 30, 2026, Sat, Jun 27, 2026, Sat, Jul 25, 2026, Sat, Aug 29, 2026, Sat, Sep 26, 2026, Sat, Oct 31, 2026, Sat, Nov 28, 2026Who can use it: Iredell County residents only (windshield decal from Iredell County Solid Waste or proof of residency); no commercial or business waste
- Collection event · 32 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
- Collection event · 36 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
- Permanent drop-off · 39 mi away · 12300 N Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ
- Permanent drop-off · 41 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
- Permanent drop-off · 47 mi away · 311 Dogget Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694Who can use it: Residential use only
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FAQ
Who can use Catawba County Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection?
Catawba County residents only; no trailers; no business waste
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 828-465-8217 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: latex paint. Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: spray paint. Accepted: paint thinner.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: lead-acid batteries. Accepted: household batteries.
What will they turn away?
Oxygen tanks; acetylene tanks; tires; needles; ammunition; explosives; business waste; radioactive waste; infectious waste; unknown chemicals; household garbage; appliances