N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Banned Materials

Beginning with Senate Bill 111 in 1989 and in subsequent legislation, the North Carolina General Assembly has established disposal bans on a wide range of materials. The newest disposal bns on televisions and computer equipment came into effect July 1, 2011. Click on the links below to learn more about how to comply with the disposal bans and about some of the other materials banned under North Carolina General Statute 130A-309.10(f)-(m).

Electronics
Fluorescent Lights
Mercury Containing Thermostats
Oil Filters
Plastic Bottles
Wooden Pallets

 
     
Full Statute on Banned Materials (PDF)   Local Government Communication Efforts
Banned Materials News   DPPEA Per Capita Press Release - Sept. 8, 2009
Ban Success Stories   DPPEA Banned Material Press Release - Aug. 19, 2009
Links   DWM Letter To Disposal Facilities on Bans - Aug. 4, 2009
Resources    

 

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