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Onslow County Solid Waste to host household hazardous waste day May 9 at landfill
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Onslow County Solid Waste will hold a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., at the county landfill. Accepted items include paint, pool chemicals, aerosol cleaners, pesticides, thermometers and prescription medication; most items carry a small disposal fee, while pesticides and prescriptions may be dropped off free.
Onslow County Solid Waste will host a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the county landfill, an Onslow County Solid Waste staff member said.
The event is intended to give residents a safe option for disposing of materials that should not be placed in regular household trash. Officials listed accepted items including paint, pool chemicals, aerosol cleaners, pesticides, thermometers and prescription medication.
According to the announcement, most items will require a small disposal fee; pesticides and prescription medication may be dropped off at no charge. Organizers asked residents to take a few minutes ahead of the event to gather hard-to-dispose-of materials so staff can process them efficiently on site.
The collection is being run by Onslow County Solid Waste at the county landfill. Residents planning to attend should bring items during the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. window on Saturday, May 9. The agency encouraged turnout but did not provide additional contact details or fee schedules in the announcement.
