Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in Mecklenburg County, NC

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• PaintPaint goes to any of Mecklenburg's four Full-Service Recycling Centers (Mon–Sat 7–4).
• Propane TanksOne propane tank up to 20 lb goes free to a Mecklenburg Full-Service Recycling Center.
• MattressesMattresses (limit 1 plus box spring) go to a Mecklenburg Full-Service Recycling Center.
• TiresUp to 5 tires go to a Mecklenburg Full-Service Recycling Center.
• Motor OilMotor oil (up to 20 gal/day) goes to a Mecklenburg Full-Service Recycling Center.
• BatteriesRechargeable batteries go to the HHW area at a Mecklenburg Full-Service Recycling Center.
• ElectronicsElectronics go to a Mecklenburg Full-Service Recycling Center (computer equipment limit 2).
• AppliancesAppliances go to a Mecklenburg Full-Service Recycling Center.
• Yard WasteYard waste goes to a Mecklenburg Full-Service Recycling Center (fees apply).

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

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