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Household hazardous waste collection set for second-Tuesday this fall

By Lightning Reports, Published: September 3, 2024

Henderson County Solid Waste will offer its annual Household Hazardous Waste collection events 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 10, Oct. 8, and Nov. 12 at the Henderson County Convenience Center, 265 Convenience Center Drive.

Chemicals, cleaners, fertilizers, and pesticides will be collected at no charge. The collection event is for Henderson County residents only; proof of residency is required.

The Solid Waste Department typically hosts collection events in the spring and fall for the citizens of Henderson County to provide safe recycling and disposal of household chemicals, cleaners, fertilizers and pesticides. 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 or mercury products, please visit hcrecycles.org.

Items brought to the Convenience Center during second-Tuesday collection events should be kept in original packaging and should be handled with utmost care.  Unlabeled items must be accompanied by a material ID form, either at the event or before the event throughhcrecycles.org. Business and commercial waste will not be accepted. To provide quality service and safety during these events, residents are asked to please unload their materials at the Convenience Center and leave pets at home.  Additional questions can be directed to (828) 697-4505 or (828) 694-6524.

Because of on-site construction, the county has posponed paint collection until 2025. 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 Habitat can accept your items before dropping them off. Contact Habitat for Humanity at 828-696-9524 ext. 250.