2026 Household Hazardous Waste Event

Every fall, the Union County Solid Waste Department hosts a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event to give County residents a free opportunity to rid their homes of certain materials that are not accepted at county waste sites or in their curbside carts. Residents can protect their loved ones and the environment by disposing of these materials safely and responsibly at the Union County Agricultural Center on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

All materials must be in their original labeled containers. Here's what you can bring for free disposal:

• paints & stains
  • full or partially full cans of spray paint (up to 10 cans)
  • oil-based paints & stains*
  • note: not all paints are considered hazardous waste. Visit our Paints page to learn how to dispose of water-based paints safely at home.
• pesticides*
• herbicides*
• household cleaners*
• oil*
• gasoline*
  (*up to five gallons each of any of the above materials)
• up to three propane or helium tanks (grill size only)
• up to five boxes of documents for shredding
• expired or unneeded medications (over-the-counter, prescription, or unknown) for safe disposal through Operation Medicine Drop, a service of the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

NOT ACCEPTED: business waste (household waste only), electronics, ammunition, gun powder, explosives, radioactive materials, bio-medical waste.

When you arrive at the event, drive through the parking lot as directed. Our staff will assist you with removing materials from your vehicle.

This event is always well attended, but because it only happens once a year, you may have questions about what to bring, quantity limitations, and what to expect.

We look forward to seeing you at this year's event on Saturday, Sept. 12! Get the event details and add it to your calendar.