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Here's how to safely recycle paint and other chemicals

By Lightning Reports, Published: February 28, 2024

Henderson County will offer its annual household hazardous waste and paint collections in the coming weeks at the Henderson County Convenience Center, 265 Convenience Center Drive. The collections are scheduled for 8 a.m.-noon on the second Tuesday of the month — March 12,  April 9 and May 14.

Chemicals, cleaners, fertilizers and pesticides will be collected. Paint and other paint-related materials will be collected at a special entrance for the transfer station at 800 Stoney Mountain Road.
Mercury-containing bulbs and related items are not accepted during this event but can be recycled at the convenience center for free from residences. For a detailed list of acceptable HHW items, please visit hcrecycles.org.
There is no charge for household chemicals, cleaners, pesticides and fertilizers. All paint and paint-related materials (except spray paints) incur a $5 per gallon container and a $25 per 5-gallon bucket fee, regardless of the amount within. No dried or solid paints will be accepted. Please note there is a 30-gallon per individual per event limit on paint recycling. Details on the paint recycling program are available online at hcrecycles.org.

To reduce disposal costs, consider only buying paint that you need, using up all the remaining paint or donating unused paint. Donations of paint may be accepted at Habitat for Humanity. Always call to confirm that they can accept your items before dropping them off:  828-696-9524 ext. 250.

General guidelines for paint donations: paint must be new or half full, no rust on the cans and lids must be intact. Spray paint must be new or half full with the lid intact. No old, gummy, or rotten paint will be accepted. To divert waste, Henderson County Solid Waste is partnering with Habitat for Humanity for the paint collection events.

To provide quality service and safety, residents are asked to stay in their vehicles until they reach the collection tent. Residents should unload their materials and leave pets at home. Additional questions can be directed to 828-697-4505 or 828-694-6524.