Our Solid Waste Team provides waste disposal and recycling drop-off services to residents and businesses in Wake County, along with award-winning education programs. Last year, the South Wake Landfill accepted 530,741 tons of garbage, and our Waste & Recycling facilities recycled 40,751 tons of materials!
Service Updates
South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility in Apex is unable to accept cardboard because of equipment failure. Commercial customers who want to recycle cardboard should use North Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility in Raleigh until further notice.
North Wake HHW is temporarily closed due to fire damage at the site. In the interim, there will be a HHW collection event every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Wake Facility. For other HHW disposal options, please use South Wake HHW or East Wake HHW.
As of July 1, the disposal fee for mattresses and box springs will be $15 at the South Wake Landfill, located at 6300 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, N.C. Residents may bring a total of two (2) mattresses or box springs per day for no charge at Convenience Centers 1, 2, 4, 7, and 11.
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Contact Us
Customer Support – General Information
919-856-7400 Monday–Friday
Phone Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Solid Waste Director
John Roberson, P.E.
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Facilities Hours of Operations
All facilities are closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (at noon) and Christmas Day.