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1. How does the household hazardous waste program work?

HHW - Household Hazardous Waste includes items such as:

• Antifreeze
• Brake fluid
• Car batteries
• Cleaners
• Gasoline
• Liquid paints
• Motor oil and filters
• Pesticides
• Poisons
• Solvents
• Transmission fluid
• Weed killer, etc.

• ***** The City of High Point holds HHW Events and residents can bring their materials for proper disposal with proof of residency at no charge. These items can also be taken to Republic Services 2750 Patterson St., Greensboro, NC, six days per week.

2. How do I properly dispose of my household hazardous wastes?

For items like pesticides, insecticides, cleaning fluids, paints, and batteries, the City of High Point operates Household Hazardous Waste Disposal events. Guilford County residents may also take these to Republic Services 2750 Patterson St., Greensboro. Hours are Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Call 336-855-7925 for more information.

3. How do I dispose of an automobile battery?

Advance Auto Parts or other auto parts stores will accept motor vehicle batteries for disposal along with Interstate Batteries. 

 Please call 336-883-3111 for more information.

4. How do I properly dispose of my electronics?

Residents can dispose of e-waste (computers, monitors, printers, cell phones, TVs, etc.), at the following facilities.  

• High Point Material Recovery Facility 5875 Riverdale Dr., Jamestown, NC      M-Th 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Ingleside Compost Facility & Recycle Drop off Site 3001 Ingleside Dr., High Point, NC   M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

 DO NOT place these items in any recycle cart, trash/garbage cart or any other receptacle. Only put in the designated areas for their proper disposal. 

Please call 336-883-8706 or 336-883-3111 for more information.