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
On Sunday, April 20, all Wake County Convenience Centers will be closed for Easter. East Wake HHW and East Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility will also be closed.
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 the South Wake HHW or East Wake HHW.
Since Nov. 1, 2024, mattresses and box springs can only be disposed of at Convenience Centers 1, 2, 4, 7 and 11. Residents may only bring a total of two (2) mattresses or box springs per day. Additional mattresses and box springs may be brought to the shredder at the South Wake Landfill for a processing fee of $10 per mattress or box spring.
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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.