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Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Mecklenburg County Solid Waste in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Address: 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ
Cost: Free for Mecklenburg County residents
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 980-314-3867

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Mecklenburg County Solid Waste at 980-314-3867 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)Aerosol cans; antifreeze; arsenic; rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries; lithium-ion batteries; nickel-cadmium batteries; brake fluid; car wax; disinfectants; drain cleaner; driveway sealant; gasoline; flammable liquids; fuels; fertilizers; floor cleaner; fluorescent tubes; CFL bulbs; fluorescent ballasts; cleaners; glue; herbicides; insect repellents; insecticides; mercury thermostats; mercury thermometers; mildew remover; motor oil; nail polish; latex paint; oil-based paint; paint thinner; solvents; pesticides; pool chemicals; propane tanks; photographic chemicals; road flares; tar; transmission fluid; varnish remover

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Gas cylinders over 20 lb; ammunition; gunpowder; explosives; radioactive materials; infectious waste; pharmaceuticals; smoke detectors

Limits

Quantity limitsAntifreeze up to 20 gallons; brake fluid up to 5 gallons; motor oil and transmission fluid up to 20 gallons per day per resident; paint (latex and oil-based) up to 100 lb; one propane tank up to 20 lb

Rules and residency

Who can use itMecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ

Map

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center
Permanent drop-off · 8 mi away · 12300 N Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ
Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center
Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ
Gaston County Household Hazardous Waste Event
Collection event · 16 mi away · 200 Leisure Lane, Dallas, NC 28034 · Date: Sat, Mar 7, 2026, Sat, May 16, 2026, Sat, Sep 12, 2026, Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Who can use it: Gaston County residents
Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center
Permanent drop-off · 19 mi away · 17131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ
Cabarrus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off · 21 mi away · 246 General Services Drive SW, Concord, NC 28025
Iredell County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Collection event · 34 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, 2026
Who can use it: Iredell County residents only (windshield decal from Iredell County Solid Waste or proof of residency); no commercial or business waste

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FAQ

Who can use Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center?

Mecklenburg County residents; businesses use the county’s quarterly small-business collection events or contact NC DEQ

Is it free?

Free for Mecklenburg County residents

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 980-314-3867 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: latex paint. Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: paint thinner. Limit: paint (latex and oil-based) up to 100 lb.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: lithium batteries. Accepted: lithium-ion batteries. Accepted: nickel-cadmium batteries.

What will they turn away?

Gas cylinders over 20 lb; ammunition; gunpowder; explosives; radioactive materials; infectious waste; pharmaceuticals; smoke detectors

Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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