3RC EnviroStation
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Winston-Salem in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- Address
- 1401 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
- Hours
- Wednesday-Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm; closed Sunday-Tuesday and holidays
- Who can use it
- Forsyth County residents (proof of residency such as a driver’s license; a short form is filled out on site). Davie County says its residents can now take many items to 3RC at no cost under a county contract
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 336-784-4300
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.
- Collection event · 15 mi away · 1401 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr, High Point, NC 27260 · Date: Sat, May 16, 2026, Sat, Nov 14, 2026
- Permanent drop-off · 17 mi away · 600 Davidson County Landfill Rd, Lexington, NC 27292Who can use it: Davidson County waste only
- Permanent drop-off · 21 mi away · 2750 Patterson St, Greensboro, NC 27407Who can use it: All Guilford County residents; commercial use prohibited
- Collection event · 40 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
- Permanent drop-off · 53 mi away · 246 General Services Drive SW, Concord, NC 28025
- Permanent drop-off · 59 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
All programs in Forsyth County →
FAQ
Who can use 3RC EnviroStation?
Forsyth County residents (proof of residency such as a driver’s license; a short form is filled out on site). Davie County says its residents can now take many items to 3RC at no cost under a county contract
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 336-784-4300 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: artist paints. Accepted: acrylic paint. Accepted: latex paint. Accepted: lead-based paint. Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: paint stripper. Accepted: paint thinner. Accepted: spray paint.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Not accepted: Alkaline batteries.
What will they turn away?
Alkaline batteries; medical waste; propane tanks; butane tanks; empty containers; fire extinguishers; freon tanks; needles; business waste; PCBs; pharmaceuticals; smoke detectors; ammunition; explosives; radioactive materials; e-cigarettes
- www.cityofws.org/1158/3RC-EnviroStation---Household-Hazardous-
- www.cityofws.org/1160/Accepted-Not-Accepted-Items
- www.daviecountync.gov/817/Recycling-Information