Avery County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
AVERY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
SATURDAY, August 1, 2026 9:00 am-3:00 pm
THE AVERY COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE THIS ONE-DAY EVENT FREE OF CHARGE FOR AVERY COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY,
COMMERCIAL WASTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
CO-SPONSORED BY:
THE AVERY COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE
THE NC. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE
CONSUMER SERVICES PESTICIDE ASSISTANCE DISPOSAL PROGRAM.
COLLECTION ITEMS
PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES
ALL TYPES OF PAINT
PAINT STRIPPERS STAINS AND VARNISHES PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
CLEANERS AND DRAIN OPENERS
ALL TYPES OF BATTERIES
OLD GAS AND OIL
*Televisions or electronics will not be accepted on this collection day.
The event will be held at the Agricultural Fairgrounds/Heritage Park, 661Vale Road.
Please call 828-737-5420 or 828-260-9205 for additional information.
N.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office or campus department offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.