Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in Buncombe County, NC
Upcoming collection events
Buncombe County HHW / TV & Paint Recycling
Tue Nov 3, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM
Buncombe County Landfill — 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701
Accepted: Electronics (TVs/monitors/laptops $10 each), motor oil & automotive fluids, lead-acid batteries, light bulbs, paint & flammables ($2/gal, 20-gal weekly limit), pesticides.
Who can use it: Residents; no hazardous waste from businesses.
Registration: not stated on the official page
Source: www.buncombenc.gov · checked 2026-10-28
Buncombe County HHW / TV & Paint Recycling
Tue Dec 1, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM
Buncombe County Landfill — 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701
Accepted: Electronics (TVs/monitors/laptops $10 each), motor oil & automotive fluids, lead-acid batteries, light bulbs, paint & flammables ($2/gal, 20-gal weekly limit), pesticides.
Who can use it: Residents; no hazardous waste from businesses.
Registration: not stated on the official page
Source: www.buncombenc.gov · checked 2026-10-28
Item guides
- PaintNo permanent drop-off listed; next event: Tue Nov 3, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM at Buncombe County Landfill.
- Motor OilNo permanent drop-off listed; next event: Tue Nov 3, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM at Buncombe County Landfill.
- BatteriesNo permanent drop-off listed; next event: Tue Nov 3, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM at Buncombe County Landfill.
- ElectronicsNo permanent drop-off listed; next event: Tue Nov 3, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM at Buncombe County Landfill.
- Fluorescent BulbsNo permanent drop-off listed; next event: Tue Nov 3, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM at Buncombe County Landfill.
North Carolina state rules
- North Carolina bans landfill disposal of whole scrap tires, white goods (appliances), lead-acid batteries, used motor oil and oil filters, and yard trash. source