Washer and Dryer Recycling in Kannapolis, NC
Washing machines and dryers go out with Kannapolis's every-other-week white goods collection.
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Before you go
- Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
- Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
- Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
North Carolina rules
- Washing machines and clothes dryers are white goods under North Carolina law. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-290: Definitions (solid waste management) (opens in new tab)
- A local government or its contractor may not charge a disposal fee for white goods such as washers and dryers. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab)
More North Carolina rules (5)
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Residential Waste (opens in new tab) · Cabarrus County Solid Waste Management
- Residents of Cabarrus may bring household and yard waste to the landfill on Irish Potato Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal and appliances are listed under items with no drop-off charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances include refrigerators, ranges, washers, furnaces and A/C units, and small kitchen appliances like microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires delivered by county residents are accepted in loads of five or less at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Kannapolis
- The City of Kannapolis provides these disposal services for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- White goods: stoves, refrigerators and freezers (doors removed), water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling, bulky items, white goods and e-waste are collected every other week. Checked October 26, 2026.
- N.C. General Statutes 130A-290: Definitions (solid waste management) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Washing machines and clothes dryers are white goods under North Carolina law. Checked October 26, 2026.
- N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- A local government or its contractor may not charge a disposal fee for white goods such as washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
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