Household Hazardous Waste Collection Expansion
Haywood County
Summary
Haywood now leads the state in recycling, and a new policy requires commercial haulers to register annually and route waste to the correct facilities to protect the aging MRF and landfill.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proper waste routing is intended to minimize future rate increases for taxpayers.
All county residents who use convenience centers and recycling services.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting - Aug 3, 2026
Haywood now leads the state in recycling, and a new policy requires commercial haulers to register annually and route waste to the correct facilities to protect the aging MRF and landfill.
Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting - Jun 1, 2026
A free drop-off event runs Saturday, June 6 in Clyde for county residents only. The county is working on a permit modification to offer monthly half-day collections year-round.
Board of Commissioners Regular Evening - May 18, 2026
The solid waste fund jumps $6.1 million (mostly fund balance) for capital projects: MERF improvements, Jones Cove expansion, and new convenience centers in Bethel and Jonathan Creek areas. The $1.59 availability fee stays flat.
Board of Commissioners Regular Evening - Apr 20, 2026
Commissioners asked Solid Waste to publicize and expand the popular household hazardous waste collection event — possibly to every other month on Saturdays — once the state permit for the permanent operation at the MERF is issued.
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