Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Henderson County Solid Waste offers six Household Hazardous Waste events per year always in March, April May and September, October, November typically on the second Tuesday of the month from 8:00 am - Noon.
***NOTICE: Proof of residency (drivers license, bill, etc.) is required to drop off material at the HHW events.***
Click Here for the 2024 Spring HHW and Paint Flyer
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Spring 2024 Events:
Tuesday, March 12th, 8:00 am - Noon
Tuesday, April 9th, 8:00 am - Noon
Tuesday, May 14th, 8:00 am - Noon
LOCATION:
Household Chemicals and Pesticides
Henderson County Convenience Center
265 Convenience Center Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28791
*Our facility cannot accept biohazard, reactive, or explosive materials.*
- All materials must be brought into the Center in original containers or packaging if possible.
- A Materials Collection Form is required for items in containers without a label. These items MUST be generated at a residence. No business or commercial waste will be accepted during this program.
- No materials will be accepted before or after the designated program times. All events will conclude at noon. The last car in line at noon will be accepted and then the event line will close.
- The events are for Henderson County residential households only. Be prepared to show proof of residence for materials being disposed of at this event. A materials collection form should be filled out by each resident who utilizes the event if disposing of items not in original containers. Businesses should contact Environmental Programs for disposal options.
- Henderson County Solid Waste makes safety our #1 priority. Some of the chemicals we accept during these events can be dangerous and affect people in different ways. While we have trained, professional staff and safety personnel on-site handling these chemicals, we ask that residents unload their own vehicles onto the designated tables, but please- do not approach the white chemical testing tent at any point. We kindly ask that you do not bring pets to this event. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.
- All gasoline must be brought in a gas can and residents will not get those back.
Acceptable HHW Items
According to NC DEQ, the following items are considered "household hazardous waste" and should not be disposed of in your home garbage. Also, these items should never be flushed down your sink or down a storm drain.
Important! All residents should fill out a Materials Collection Form for items being discarded without labels or original packaging!
There are two easy ways to do so:
- Download the PDF at the bottom of this page. Print and inventory your items at home. Bring the form with your items to the event, OR
- Fill out a printed form at the event and return to a staff person.
| HHW Items Accepted: | Items Not Accepted: |
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Aerosols |
Ammunition, gun powder, or explosives |
| Cleaning agents |
Bio-infectious materials |
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Pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides |
Dried paint or empty paint cans |
| Photographic chemicals |
Fluorescent bulbs or mercury products* |
| Pool chemicals |
Pressurized gas cylinders |
| Old Gasoline - 5 Gal Limit |
Pharmaceuticals + |
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Radioactive materials |
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Regular household trash |
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Smoke detectors ^ |
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Used tires, motor/cooking oil, oil filters * |
*these items can be recycled daily. Click here for info on tires. Click here for info on fluorescent/ mercury products.
^ smoke detectors MUST be sent back to the original manufacturer for proper disposal. Refer to the label on the back and call for disposal requirements.
+ pharmaceuticals should be taken to the Henderson County Sheriff's Department on Grove Street. Click here for contact information.
HHW is sponsored by Henderson County Solid Waste & NC Dept. of Agriculture, Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program
