What Is Hazardous Waste?

By Benjamin Forcier Hazardous waste is dfined by the EPA as waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. Hazardous waste can take many forms and is produced from an array of sources. Knowing what constitutes hazardous waste and how to dispose of […]

Reducing Waste in the Yard

By Robert Grigg & Benjamin Forcier As temperatures rise and springtime ushers in nature’s beauty, the garden is calling out to you. Putting in a little bit of hard work and time can result in having one’s own personal grocery store right outside-or possibly even inside- their home. The yard is also beckoning for some […]

Spurring Your Community in Recycling Efforts

By Robert Grigg & Benjamin Forcier People don’t always do what they know is the right thing; eating healthy, stretching daily, and getting enough sleep every night are among the concepts that we are so familiar with, that we lose sight of all the benefits and great things they provide. Recycling is one of these […]

Composing Compost: Surprising Do’s and Don’ts

By Robert Grigg & Benjamin Forcier With the seasons’ lawn care or gardening efforts potentially underway, another great step to reduce waste is to compost it. Practicing composting will not only prevent filling up trash & recycling bins too quickly, but it will provide your lawn & garden with a natural fertilizer that improves growth, […]

Don’t Buy-n-Burn!

By Robert Grigg & Benjamin Forcier Unfortunately for many people, especially in rural zones, trash and recycling services do not operate with full coverage. Due to this, driving a long way out to dispose of trash and recyclables rapidly becomes unviable, leading many to burn their trash with few other options available. However, despite what […]

Mitchell County, NC Landfill

Items to EXCLUDE from your recycling Styrofoam Coffee cups Paint Cans Cookware Dishes Light Bulbs Plastic Bags Window Panes Clay Flower Pots Mirrors Pizza Boxes Hazardous Waste DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Mitchell County Sanitation Department has four recycling convenience centers located throughout the county. These centers accept household trash and recyclable materials such as glass, aluminum, […]

Yadkin County, NC Landfill

Items to EXCLUDE from your recycling Styrofoam Coffee cups Paint Cans Cookware Dishes Light Bulbs Plastic Bags Window Panes Clay Flower Pots Mirrors Pizza Boxes Hazardous Waste Fees for Disposal Recyclable material: Free Garbage bags: Through the Solid Waste Household Fee (through the tax bill) with sticker – no charge for bagged household waste $70 […]

Wilkes County, NC Transfer Station

Landfill Services & Prices The Wilkes County Landfill no longer accepts swapping recyclables for trash. The Wilkes County Landfill is open Monday – Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. All Commercial Loads, Construction and Demolition, Brush, Pallets and Animal Carcasses will not be accepted after 5:00 pm daily. Wilkes County Waste Only All waste […]

Watauga County, NC Transfer Station

Items to EXCLUDE in your recycling: Wire Fencing Propane Tanks Aerosol Cans Compost Used Napkins Used Paper Towels Used Tissues Liquids or Foods Medical Waste Plastic Coated Items Clothing Water Hoses Treated Lumber Plastic Bags Window Glass Wax Coated Items *Plastic bags can be recycled at all grocery stores. Items to recycle at 336 Landfill […]

Sullivan County, TN Transfer Station

KINGSPORT TRANSFER STATION 1921 Brookside Lane, Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 224-1719 Bristol Transfer Station 804 Raytheon Road, Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: (423) 878-1880 Hours 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. M-F except designated holidays. Recycling Drop Off Sites Hours: Open 24 hours A number of the sites have lighting, while others may not. The following […]