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New Hanover County HazWagon (mobile collection)

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by New Hanover County Environmental Management in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.

Address
Not listed
Hours
10:00 am-2:00 pm: Monday at Ogden Park (near the ball fields); Wednesday at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex; Friday at Carolina Beach (north side of Mike Chappell Park on Clarendon Ave); first Saturday of the month at Kure Beach Town Hall; major holidays excluded
Who can use it
New Hanover County residents only (have your ID ready); no business hazardous chemicals or out-of-county residents
Cost
Free for New Hanover County residents
Appointment
Not stated
Phone
910-798-4400
Official page ↗
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with New Hanover County Environmental Management at 910-798-4400 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Acids; caustics; aerosols; antifreeze; ballasts; alkaline batteries; lithium batteries; sealed lead-acid batteries; rechargeable batteries; drain cleaners; cell phones; CFL bulbs; fluorescent tubes; cooking oil; electronics; fertilizers; road flares; fuels; gel fuels; helium tanks; herbicides; fungicides; cleaners; mercury thermostats; mercury thermometers; motor oil; oil filters; latex paint; oil-based paint; pesticides; propane tanks; sharps; smoke detectors; solvents; stains; varnish; sealers

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Asbestos; explosives; ammunition; prescription medications; small propane tanks; medical waste; electric vehicle batteries

Limits

Quantity limitsNo more than 10 gallons of liquid waste and two TVs per visit

Rules and residency

Who can use itNew Hanover County residents only (have your ID ready); no business hazardous chemicals or out-of-county residents
Note from the sourceWeekly mobile collection with no fixed street address.

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FAQ

Who can use New Hanover County HazWagon (mobile collection)?

New Hanover County residents only (have your ID ready); no business hazardous chemicals or out-of-county residents

Is it free?

Free for New Hanover County residents

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 910-798-4400 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: latex paint. Accepted: oil-based paint.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: alkaline batteries. Accepted: lithium batteries. Accepted: sealed lead-acid batteries. Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Not accepted: electric vehicle batteries.

What will they turn away?

Asbestos; explosives; ammunition; prescription medications; small propane tanks; medical waste; electric vehicle batteries

Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: not geocoded. See something out of date? Report a correction.