Some equipment banned at NC Landfills

CABARRUS COUNTY – With today's ever-changing technology, discarded computer equipment and televisions are increasing in volume and if not disposed of properly, can potentially introduce toxic materials into solid waste landfills. Beginning July 1, those items and other e-waste will be banned from all North Carolina landfills, including the Cabarrus County Landfill. Cabarrus County and the Cities of Concord and Kannapolis are introducing new programs to help enforce this ban and ensure proper disposal of these toxic items.

Items will be accepted for recycling for a small fee at the Cabarrus County Household Hazardous Waste facility and at the Cabarrus County Construction and Demolition Landfill. Additionally, residents of the City of Concord can schedule curbside collection of e-waste, at no charge, through the City's Customer Care Center at 704-920-5555. Residents in the City of Kannapolis can hold e-waste items for an e-waste collection day. The date of this event will be announced soon. There will be no charge for Kannapolis e-waste collection on the selected date