New Hanover County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
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
- 3002 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am-noon; closed major holidays
- 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
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.
- Permanent drop-off · 23 mi away · 172 Landfill Road NE, Bolivia, NC 28422Who can use it: Residential waste only
- Permanent drop-off · 73 mi away · 923 Wilkes Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301Who can use it: Cumberland County homeowners only; not residents of Spring Lake, Fort Bragg or adjoining counties; no commercial businesses
- Collection event · 92 mi away · 301 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Lillington, NC · Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026Who can use it: Harnett County residents
- Collection event · 106 mi away · 1801 Nash Street, Sanford, NC 27330 · Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026Who can use it: All residents of Lee County (households and farmers only); no business waste
- Permanent drop-off · 107 mi away · 5051 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591Who can use it: Wake County residents only; no business waste
- Permanent drop-off · 109 mi away · 6150 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539Who can use it: Wake County residents only; no business waste
- Permanent drop-offWho can use it: New Hanover County residents only (have your ID ready); no business hazardous chemicals or out-of-county residents
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FAQ
Who can use New Hanover County Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
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