Union County, NC
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Waste and Recycling
County residents can dispose of limited amounts of garbage for free.
More detailsCounty residents disposed of more than 47,000 pounds of household hazardous waste at our annual collection event.
Learn MoreThe Pesticide Container Recycling program from the Cooperative Extension is available to all licensed pesticide applicators.
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Union County Solid Waste
The Solid Waste Division provides environmentally-sound and cost-effective solid waste disposal and recycling services for residents of Union County. These services are funded by a combination of fees and tax dollars. Most fees are paid for by private companies who use the County’s waste services and facilities.
Union County residents can dispose of bagged household garbage and unbagged recyclable materials at six facilities located throughout the County. The "Trash Pass" program allows county residents to dispose of a limited amount of household waste for free; fees apply to excess garbage for county residents and to all garbage for customers who live outside of the county. There is no cost to drop off accepted recyclable materials, other than televisions. Click here to learn more about the "Trash Pass" program.
Please review the hours of operation for these sites below before bringing items for disposal. Call 704-296-4260 with any questions.