and Medicine Take Back

WHEN

November 20,2021

Time:  9:00 - 3:00

                                       WHERE
                                      Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility

                                      28 County Services Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina 27330

 Safely dispose of household hazardous waste and unwanted/unneeded medications for FREE!

Bring Unwanted Medicines to the HHW event

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office will provide a free “take back” of unwanted medicines during HHW events as a safe way for residents to get rid of unwanted medications.  Unfortunately, no needles, sharps, or liquids will be accepted.

 For Chatham County residents

• No decal required, but you'll need a current NC drivers license
  
• HHW is only for households; no hazardous waste from businesses will be accepted
  
• HHW events are a way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely.

What Household Hazardous Wastes can you take back?

The county accepts such items as paints, solvents, stains, bleach, aerosols, cleaners, pesticides, brake fluid, fluorescent light bulbs, propane tanks, etc.  For a complete list, please visit the Household Hazardous Waste webpage or contact the Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 919-542-5516.

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