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The Enviro-Station
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
and
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Disposal Facility
There are some chemical wastes from our homes that should not be disposed in the everyday trash although it is perfectly legal to do so. If disposed in the trash, these materials end up in a landfill and may cause groundwater contamination or other environmental damage in the future. They also pose an immediate health threat to sanitation workers who handle them unawares. The Enviro-Station is the responsible disposal alternative for these materials.
Forsyth County residents may dispose of paints, pesticides, herbicides, oxidizers, used oil, solvents, and other corrosive, reactive, flammable or poisonous materials, commonly known as household hazardous wastes (HHW), at the Enviro-Station. (See the more detailed list below.) This is a free service provided to residents of Forsyth County by the City of Winston-Salem Utilities and Stormwater Divisions.
Commercial, industrial or business waste is not accepted at The Enviro-Station regardless of who delivers it. However, 3RC (Resource, Recovery and Reduction Company), the company that operates the Enviro-Station, is a permitted hazardous waste disposal facility and can accept commercial, industrial and business waste for a fee. For more information on the services offered to the business community by 3RC, please call 784-4300.
Important safety tips about household hazardous wastes
- Never dump household hazardous wastes into storm drains or streams or flush them down the toilet.
- Keep the waste items separate (do not mix) and in their original containers whenever possible.
- If the container label is unreadable or a material is in a different container from the original, label it if you know for certain what it is.
- If you have a material that is not listed below that you wish to bring to the Enviro-Station, call first and explain what it is. It may save you an unnecessary trip if it may be disposed in the regular trash.
- Before delivering materials to the Enviro-Station, place the containers in a cardboard box lined with newspapers.
- When you arrive at the Enviro-Station, do not leave your vehicle. An attendant will ask for proof of Forsyth County residency (driver’s license) and ask you to fill out a short form while he/she removes the materials from your vehicle.
- If you bring waste in a container that you want back tell the attendant and your request will be accommodated.
Materials accepted at the Enviro-Station
The following HHW materials are accepted free of charge from residents of Forsyth County.
| Acetone |
Furniture polish
| Oil-based paint | |
| Acrylic paint |
Furniture stain |
Other solvents |
| Aerosols |
Garden fungicides
| Outdoor pesticides | |
| All purpose cleaners |
Gasoline |
Oven cleaner |
| Ammonia-based cleaners |
Gas/Oil mix |
Paint stripper |
| Ant/roach killer |
Glue |
Paint thinner |
| Antibacterial products |
Hair color |
Pepper spray |
| Antifreeze |
Heating oil |
Photographic chemicals |
| Arsenic |
Hobby chemicals |
Polyurethane sealers |
| Artist’s paints |
Hydraulic fluid |
Pool chemicals |
| Asbestos |
Indoor pesticides
| Rat poison |
| Biodiesel wastes |
Insect killers |
Rechargeable batteries |
| Brake cleaner |
Instant glue |
Rubber cement |
| Brake fluid |
Kerosene |
Rubber cement thinner |
| Car wax w/solvents |
Latex paint |
Rust remover |
| Carburetor cleaner |
Lead |
Slug poison |
| Carpet/textile cleaners
| Spot/stain removers
| Lead-based paint |
| Chemistry sets |
Lice shampoo |
Spray paint |
| Chlorine bleach |
Mercury thermometers |
Toilet bowl cleaner |
| Contact cement |
Metal cleaners |
Toner cartridges |
| Diesel fuel |
Methyl-ethyl ketone |
Transmission fluid |
| Drain opener/cleaner |
Mineral spirits |
Tub & tile cleaners |
| Dry cleaning solvents |
Model cement |
Turpentine |
| Engine degreaser |
Moss control |
Used motor oil |
| Epoxy |
Mothballs |
Varnish/Lacquer |
| Flea killers |
Muriatic acid |
Weed killer |
| Fertilizers |
Nail polish |
Wood preservatives |
| Formaldehyde |
Nail polish remover |
Wood stains |
| Fuel filters |
Oil filters |
Xylene |
The following E-wastes are accepted free of charge from residents of Forsyth County.
| Amplifiers |
Copiers |
MP3 players |
| Audio/video equipment |
DVD players |
Printers |
| Audio/video cables |
Fluorescent light bulbs (tubes) |
Radios |
| Blu-ray players |
Electronic readers |
Receivers |
| CD players |
Halogen light bulbs |
Scanners |
| Cell phones |
Laptop computers |
Tablet computers |
| Circuit boards |
Mercury containing thermostats |
Televisions |
| Compact fluorescent light bulbs |
Mice |
Trackballs |
| Computers |
Microwave ovens |
Tuners |
| Computer cables |
Monitors |
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The following materials will not be accepted at the Enviro-Station.
| Alkaline batteries |
Empty containers |
Insulin needles |
| Auto batteries |
Explosives |
Non-residential waste |
| Ammunition |
Fire extinguishers |
PCB contaminated materials |
| Biomedical waste |
Fireworks |
Pharmaceuticals |
| Butane/propane tanks |
Flares |
Sharps/needles |
| Cooking oil |
Freon/CFC tanks |
Smoke detectors |
| Scuba tanks |
Helium tanks |
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Directions to the Enviro-Station [MAP]
From Highway 52 North and South, take the Stadium Drive exit. Turn left onto Stadium Drive. At the first intersection, turn right onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Travel approximately 1/2 mile and the facility is on the left across from Bowman Gray Stadium and the Hertz Rental Company. The address is 1401 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem.
The Enviro-Station Operating Hours
The Enviro-Station is open year-round from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. - noon on Saturday, except holidays.
Contact The Enviro-Station at (336) 784-4300
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