Currituck County will host a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous materials at two convenient drop-off locations in Barco and Corolla:
Currituck County Public Safety Center
125 College Way, Barco, NC
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Southern OB Water Plant
734 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Below is a listing of typical household hazardous waste for collection:
- Aerosols
- Antifreeze (and other automotive fluids)
- Household Batteries
- Fire Extinguishers
- Propane
- Tanks (camp and grill)
- Alkaline and Acidic Cleaners
- Pool Chemicals
- Fertilizers
- Weed and Feed
- Pesticides
- Insecticides
- Fungicides
- Oil-Based Paints
- Paint thinners and solvents
- Wood filler
- Adhesives
- Caulk
- Mercury including thermometers, thermostats and debris
- Fluorescent light tubes
Ecoflo, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any waste deemed unsafe to handle or unsuitable for the collection. Unacceptable wastes include:
- Latex paint
- Business waste (including commercial hazardous waste)
- Explosives including Ammunition
- Radioactive materials
- Smoke Detectors
- Unknown Gas or Chemicals in bulk form
- Asbestos Materials
- Large quantities of unknown materials
- Biohazardous Waste, Infectious Waste, Needles / Syringes
Sponsored by: Currituck County Board of Commissioners, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) and Currituck County NC Cooperative Extension & with Ecoflo, Inc. providing certified household hazardous waste collection.
For additional information please call Currituck County Public Works at 252-232-2504.
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