Haywood County has partnered with Consolidated Waste Services and EcoFlo to hold its spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) located at 278 Recycle Road in Clyde.
This event is only for Haywood County residents. Please don’t bring or drop-off items prior to the event. Early drop-offs could incur fees and fines.
During this event, Haywood County residents are encouraged to drop off these household pollutants free of charge. Consolidated Waste Services and EcoFlo will have representatives on hand to collect the following items:
• Aerosols
• Mixed Solvents
• Mercury & Articles
• Pesticide Solid
• Acid Cleaners
• Oil-based Paints
• Paint Related Material
• Lab Packs
• Propane (Grill and Camp Size)
• Fire Extinguishers
• Kerosene, Diesel Fuel, Transmission Fluid, Hydraulic Oil
The following items can be disposed of year-round. You do not need to hold them for the HHW event. Water-based paints (latex) can be dried out in the can using kitty litter, sawdust or sand and disposed of with your regular trash once the paint has solidified. Full cans of paint will be accepted at the collection event.
• Household batteries (Alkaline, NiCad, Lithium) and lead-acid (car) batteries are collected year-round at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
• Fluorescent tubes and Compact fluorescent bulbs are collected year-round at the MRF.
• Antifreeze is collected year-round at the Jones Cove Convenience Center and the MRF.
• Motor oil and oil filters are collected year-round at all Convenience Centers and the MRF.
• Medications and pharmaceuticals are collected year-round at the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office. Please contact them for their schedule.
For additional information on the event, contact the Materials Recovery Facility at 828. 627.8042.