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☣️ Hazardous Waste Disposal in Mecklenburg County, NC

4 places in Mecklenburg County take paint, oil, batteries, chemicals. Published fees and hours, checked October 23, 2026.

4Facilities
4With a Published Fee
Hazardous Waste Fee
Compost Central Disposal and Recycling CenterCharlotteFree for county residents; no business materials
Foxhole Disposal and Recycling CenterCharlotteFree for county residents; no business materials
Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling CenterCharlotteFree for county residents; no business materials
North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling CenterHuntersvilleFree for county residents; no business materials

🗺️ Map: Where to Take Hazardous Waste in Mecklenburg County

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🏢 Where to Take Hazardous Waste

1

Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center

📍 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

♻️ Recycling Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bags$0
Kitchen trash bags, 6 to 15 bags$12
Kitchen trash bags, 16 to 25 bags$15
Kitchen trash beyond 25 bags, weighed in and out$42.25 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

Hours

Monday to Saturday7 AM to 4 PM
#1 of 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
2

Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center

📍 17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bags$0
Kitchen trash bags, 6 to 15 bags$12
Kitchen trash bags, 16 to 25 bags$15
Kitchen trash beyond 25 bags, weighed in and out$42.25 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

Hours

Recycling center, Monday to Saturday7 AM to 4 PM
Landfill, Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM
#2 of 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
3

Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center

📍 8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215

♻️ Recycling Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bags$0
Kitchen trash bags, 6 to 15 bags$12
Kitchen trash bags, 16 to 25 bags$15
Kitchen trash beyond 25 bags, weighed in and out$42.25 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

⚠️ The county's page reads "Starting December 12, we will temporarily not accept [yard waste]...

Hours

Monday to Saturday7 AM to 4 PM
#3 of 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →
4

North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center

📍 12300 Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

♻️ Recycling Center💵 From $0
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Kitchen trash bags, up to five 32-gallon bags$0
Kitchen trash bags, 6 to 15 bags$12
Kitchen trash bags, 16 to 25 bags$15
Kitchen trash beyond 25 bags, weighed in and out$42.25 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🛋️ Furniture🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances📺 Electronics🛞 Tires

⚠️ The county says the center is under construction. It limits business and non-residential l...

Hours

Monday to Saturday7 AM to 4 PM
#4 of 4 · Checked October 23, 2026See all fees and details →

❓ Common Questions

Where can I take hazardous waste in Mecklenburg County?

4 facilities in Mecklenburg County list paint, oil, batteries, chemicals as accepted: Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center, Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center, Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center, North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center. Check each page for limits and fees.

How much does hazardous waste disposal cost in Mecklenburg County?

Published fees: Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center: Free for county residents; no business materials; Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center: Free for county residents; no business materials; Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center: Free for county residents; no business materials; North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center: Free for county residents; no business materials. Checked October 23, 2026.

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