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How do I report a litter complaint?: If you observe someone littering, you can report this activity through the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Swat-A-Litterbug Program. You may also contact the Environmental Management offices.

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1. Do you accept TVs?

Rowan County is accepting Televisions free of charge. Televisions will only be accepted at this location. Please bring all televisions to our Rowan County Processing Center located at:

1102 N Long Street Extension
East Spencer, NC 28039
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2. Where do I recycle?: View hours and location/contact information for Rowan County Landfill and Recycling Convenience Centers. Please note that some items are only recycled at specific locations; view the acceptable items and locations page for more details.

3. What can be recycled?: View a list of acceptable materials and discover waste disposal recycling rates.

4. Can I recycle paint?: Paint is accepted during our Annual Special Waste Day in October, or you can call our office for instructions on how to properly dispose of paint.

5. How do I get my well tested?: The Health Department's Environmental Health Division handles all water and well testing.

6. How do I acquire septic permits?: The Health Department's Environmental Health Division handles the septic permitting process. Learn more about the On-Site Waste Water Program.

7. Where do I submit my sediment control plan?: Contact the Planning & Development office..

8. Where can I dispose of mercury containing thermometers?: Mercury containing thermometers are accepted during our Annual Special Waste Day in October, or you can contact our office for more information on how to safely dispose of these items.

9. Where can I dispose of non-friable asbestos?: Please contact our office for more information on how to safely dispose of non-friable asbestos.

10. How do I report a litter complaint?: If you observe someone littering, you can report this activity through the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Swat-A-Litterbug Program. You may also contact the Environmental Management offices.

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