Gaston County Household Hazardous Waste Event
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Gaston County Solid Waste in Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Sat, May 16, 2026
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 - Location
- 200 Leisure Lane, Dallas, NC 28034
- Hours
- 8:00 am-11:30 am (rain or shine)
- Who can use it
- Gaston County residents
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 704-922-7729
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Gaston County Solid Waste at 704-922-7729 before you load the car.
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.
Accepted (official list)Oil-based paint; solvents; bug sprays; pesticides; weed killer; lawn chemicals; gasoline; kerosene; diesel; aerosols; fluorescent bulbs; motor oil; oil filters; cleaners; batteries; pool chemicals; mercury thermostats; mercury thermometers; propane tanks; medications; latex paint; cooking oil
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itGaston County residents
Note from the sourceCollections are held rain or shine; stay in your vehicle.
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 · 16 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 · 21 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 · 28 mi away · 17131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ
- Permanent drop-off · 29 mi away · 8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ
- Collection event · 32 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 · 36 mi away · 246 General Services Drive SW, Concord, NC 28025
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FAQ
Who can use Gaston County Household Hazardous Waste Event?
Gaston County residents
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 704-922-7729 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 704-922-7729 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Oil-based paint. Accepted: latex paint.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: batteries.
Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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