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ABC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS: are banned from Landfill disposal and should be recycled Bar and restaurant owners, managers and employees who would like to establish and operate a commercial ABC beverage container recycling program may call Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. (GDS) at (828)256-2158. |
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ALUMINUM CANS: are banned from Landfill disposal and should be recycled. Aluminum and steel cans can be recycled free of charge at the County’s five Convenience Centers. Aluminum and steel cans can also be recycled through curbside collection from Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. (GDS). To arrange for curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables, contact GDS at (828)256-2158. |
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ANTIFREEZE: is banned from Landfill disposal and should be recycled. Antifreeze can be recycled at the Bethany Church Rd and Blackburn Convenience Centers only, free of charge. |
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APPLIANCES/WHITE GOODS: are banned from Landfill disposal and should be recycled. Old appliances, such as refrigerators, stoves, washing
machines, clothes dryers, etc. are accepted only at
the Blackburn Landfill facility and the Blackburn Convenience Center only, at no charge.
It is required that refrigerator doors be removed and all units must be completely empty and free of food. The County contracts with an outside firm to collect and remove the appliances from the landfill, therefore, creating a source of revenue for the County, which contributes to maintaining the County's low tipping fee. |
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ASPHALT/CONCRETE/BRICK/BLOCK: The (C&D) Construction and Demolition Landfill is located at 3993 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton. Asphalt, Concrete, Brick, and Block are accepted at no charge only if the material is free of reinforcement materials. The materials are crushed and used on landfill roadways creating a reduction in gravel purchases. See the Solid Waste Disposal Fee Schedule for more information concerning Asphalt, Concrete, Brick and Block that contains reinforcement materials. |
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BATTERIES: All types of batteries can be recycled at the County's Residential bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste one-day collection events held the first Saturday of May at the Government Center in Newton and the first Saturday of November at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory. Both events are held from 9am-3pm rain or shine and are free of charge to the citizens of Catawba County. Also, collection containers are located on each level of the Government Center in Newton for your convenience. You can also recycle your used rechargable batteries through RBRC's Call2Recycle program. To find a participating drop-off site, visit www.call2recycle.org or call 1-877-2-RECYCLE. |
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CARDBOARD: Corrugated Cardboard can be recycled free of charge at the County’s five Convenience Centers. |
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CELL PHONES: Any type or brand of cell phone will be accepted for recycling, whether they work or not. Accessories wil not be needed, but always remember to leave the battery intact when reycling any cell phone. Special reycling containers have been placed for cell phone collection at the County's five Convenience Centers, all seven branches of the Catawba County Library, and in the County Office buildings listed below:
- Government Center, Newton - First floor entrance
- Cooperative Extension, Newton - First floor entrance
- Blackburn Landfill office building, Newton
You may get directions to any of the County's five Convenience Centers by clicking here.
Cell phones can also be properly disposed at the County’s Residential bi-annual household hazardous waste one-day collection events held the first Saturday of May at the Government in Newton and the first Saturday of November at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory. Both events are held from 9am-3pm rain or shine and are free of charge to the citizens of Catawba County. |
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CHRISTMAS TREES: The Christmas season usually leaves you with stacks of leftovers. Real Christmas trees (remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel) can be recycled at each of the five Convenience Centers sites after Christmas. Call for dates and times. Wrapping paper, except for foil type, SBS Board (shirt boxes & shoe boxes) can be recycled throughout the entire year in mixed paper. |
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COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: Computers and computer related equipment are accepted at the County’s residential bi-annual household hazardous waste one-day collection events held the first Saturday of May at the Government in Newton and the first Saturday of November at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory. Both events are held from 9am-3pm rain or shine and are free of charge to the citizens of Catawba County.
Also, any resident or business can recycle computers and equipment at any Goodwill location in Catawba County. To learn more about Goodwill and Dell Computer’s free recycling program called ReConnect click here http://reconnectpartnership.com/ |
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ELECTRONICS: A residential electronics collection is offered at each of the County’s Residential bi-annual household hazardous waste one-day collection events held the first Saturday of May at the Government in Newton and the first Saturday of November at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory. Both events are held from 9am-3pm rain or shine and are free of charge to the citizens of Catawba County. All types of electronics are accepted such as computer monitors, televisions, cell phones, pagers, VCR's, stereo equipment, calculators, fax machines, etc. For a complete list of acceptable materials, click here. |
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FLOURESCENT BULBS: Flourescent bulbs can be properly disposed at the County’s Residential bi-annual household hazardous waste one-day collection events held the first Saturday of May at the Government in Newton and the first Saturday of November at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory. Both events are held from 9am-3pm rain or shine and are free of charge to the citizens of Catawba County.
Visit the site below to view frequently asked questions abouts compact flourescent light bulbs.
http://www.energystar.gov/ |
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GLASS: Glass bottles and jars (brown, clear and green) are accepted for recycling free of charge at the County’s five Convenience Centers. Glass can also be recycled through curbside collection from Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. (GDS). To arrange for curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables, contact GDS at (828)256-2158. |
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INK/LASER JET CARTRIDGES: Special recycling containers have been placed for cartridge collection at the County's five Convenience Centers, all seven branches of the Catawba County Library, and in the County Office building listed below:
- Government Center, Newton - First floor entrance
- Cooperative Extension, Newton - First floor entrance
- Blackburn Landfill office building, Newton
*Tip: Please enclose your ink/laser jet cartridges in a plastic bag before depositing into the recycling containers, to help control toner spillage.
You may get directions to any of the County's five Convenience Centers by clicking here |
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LEAD ACID BATTERIES: are banned from Landfill disposal and should be recycled. Lead Acid Batteries can be properly disposed at the County’s Residential bi-annual household hazardous waste one-day collection events held the first Saturday of May at the Government in Newton and the first Saturday of November at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory. Both events are held from 9am-3pm rain or shine and are free of charge to the citizens of Catawba County. |
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PAINT: Oil and Latex is accepted year around and free of charge at the Blackburn Convenience Center only, located across from the Blackburn Landfill. Paint can also be properly disposed at the County’s Residential bi-annual household hazardous waste one-day collection events held the first Saturday of May at the Government in Newton and the first Saturday of November at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory. Both events are held from 9am-3pm rain or shine and are free of charge to the citizens of Catawba County. |
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PALLETS: are banned from Landfill disposal and should be recycled. Clean and uncontaminated Wooden Pallets are accepted at the Blackburn Landfill free of charge. If you have questions about how loads need to be separated please contact the Blackburn Landfill at (704)462-1348. |
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PAPER: Paper is accepted for recycling at the County’s five Convenience Centers free of charge. Types of paper include cereal boxes, newspaper w/inserts, junk mail, office paper, telephone books, magazines and catalogs. Paper can also be recycled through curbside collection from Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. (GDS) including newspaper, magazines, catalogs and phone books. To arrange for curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables, contact GDS at (828)256-2158. |
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PESTICIDE CONTAINERS: Pesticide containers for Area Farmers Only may be recyceled at three Convenience Centers located at Blackburn, Bethany Church Rd,
and Oxford, at no charge. |
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PLASTIC BOTTLES: are banned from Landfill disposal and should be recycled. Plastic Bottles #1 & #2 can be recycled free of charge at the County’s five Convenience Centers. Plastic Bottles #1 & #2 can also be recycled through curbside collection from Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. (GDS). To arrange for curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables, contact GDS at (828)256-2158. Click here http://www.p2pays.org/BannedMaterials/PlasticBottles/docs/FAQs.pdf to determine if a plastic bottle is a #1 & #2. |
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PROPANE TANKS: Propane tanks can be properly disposed at the County’s Residential bi-annual household hazardous waste one-day collection events held the first Saturday of May at the Government in Newton and the first Saturday of November at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory. Both events are held from 9am-3pm rain or shine and are free of charge to the citizens of Catawba County. |
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SCRAP TIRES: are banned from Landfill disposal and should be recycled. The
County contracts with an outside firm to pick up scrap tires at
the Blackburn Landfill and several dealer sites located throughout
the County. See the Solid Waste Disposal Fee Schedule
for more information concerning scrap tire fees.
When you purchase new tires, you will be charged a 2% disposal tax as required by the State. The tire dealer must collect, document and pay the disposal tax to the State. Copies of State tax reports are sent to the Blackburn Landfill Office for tracking. Before the tire dealer can dispose of the used tires, tax documentation must be verified. |
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TELEPHONE BOOKS: To recycle
telephone books, just place with
mixed paper or newspaper and recycle throughout the entire year.
No special container is used. |
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MOTOR OIL/FILTERS: are banned from Landfill disposal and should be recycled. Used
motor oil and filters may be recycled at (4) four Convenience
Center sites located at Blackburn, Bethany Church Rd, Cooksville and Oxford. There is no charge to recycled used oil and filters, but is restricted
to residential use only. There is a 5 gallon limit at convenience centers.
Motor oil and filters can also be properly disposed at the County’s Residential bi-annual household hazardous waste one-day collection events held the first Saturday of May at the Government in Newton and the first Saturday of November at the LP Frans Stadium in Hickory. Both events are held from 9am-3pm rain or shine and are free of charge to the citizens of Catawba County. |
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WOOD/YARD WASTE: The (C&D)
Construction and Demolition Landfill is located at 3993 Rocky Ford Rd,
Newton. Materials accepted
are:
Brush and limbs
Leaves; grass and leaves that need to be debagged
Wood; furniture blocks, pallets, painted and treated wood
See the
Solid Waste Disposal Fee Schedule for more
information concerning disposal at the C&D Landfill.
The
wood/yard waste products that are disposed of at the C&D Landfill are
ground and chipped for various uses. Clean furniture blocks, brush and limbs are ground
for mulch sales. Leaves and grasses are combined with mulch for compost
sales.
In 1998, Catawba County received approval from the State to use mulch
as an alternate daily cover, resulting in a decreased need for soil use
as a daily cover. This method requires State approval. |
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