Cleveland County Hosts Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on March 22nd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2025
Cleveland County Hosts Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on March 22nd

SHELBY, N.C.- The annual Household Hazardous Waste Day, sponsored by the Cleveland County Health Department, NCDA & CS - PDAP, and Cleveland County Cooperative Extension, provides Cleveland County residents with a safe way to dispose of common household items including pesticides, car batteries, paints, and much more.

Bring your items to the Cleveland County Health Department at 200 South Post Road in Shelby on Saturday, March 22nd between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Please note that business or commercial waste will not be accepted at this event. To ensure proper disposal, original containers are preferred, and items will be subject to inspection. The Cleveland County Health Department reserves the right to refuse items at its discretion.

In addition, Cleveland County offers a variety of recycling programs available year-round. These programs facilitate the proper disposal of household items, outdated electronics, unused medications, and more, offering residents a responsible way to safely discard their waste.

Learn more about our recycling programs at www.clevelandcounty.com under Departments: Solid Waste & Landfill.

3.14.25 PDF Press Release Link

Media contact:
Karyn Owens
Marketing and Communications Director
Cleveland County Government
704-484-4800
karyn.owens@clevelandcountync.gov