Paint Disposal · Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County - Compost Central (HHW / Paint)
Mecklenburg County - Compost Central (HHW / Paint) is a municipal hazardous-waste program in Charlotte. They accept paint products such as latex paint, oil-based paint, and paint thinners. Cost: Free. Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. Since NC has no PaintCare program, county HHW centers are the primary paint disposal option. Accepts all paint types plus household chemicals. Restrictions: Mecklenburg County residents only. Blue sticker required. Quantity limits: Residential quantities.
Contact
- Address
- 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214 Directions ↗
- Phone
- (704) 432-0400
- Website
- wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov/services/household-hazardous-waste-disposal ↗
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Serves
- Residential
Accepted items
Paint
- Latex paint
- Oil-based paint
- Paint thinners
- Stains
- Varnishes
- Primer
- Spray paint
Notes
Since NC has no PaintCare program, county HHW centers are the primary paint disposal option. Accepts all paint types plus household chemicals.
Restrictions
Mecklenburg County residents only. Blue sticker required.
Quantity limits
Residential quantities