Waste & Recycling

Wake County’s Solid Waste Management Division provides waste disposal and recycling drop-off services to residents and businesses in Wake County, as well as an array of award-winning outreach and education programs. Last year, 551,000 tons of garbage was disposed of in the South Wake Landfill, and 39,000 tons of materials for recycling were collected at Wake County Waste and Recycling Facilities.

Facilities Drop-off Locator Haulers Outreach & Education Resources

Service Update

All Wake County Solid Waste Facilities are currently open and operating on normal schedules.

Featured Events

All Recycling & Waste Disposal Events
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South Wake Landfill Tour
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Recycling & Waste Disposal
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South Wake Landfill location
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Recycling & Waste Disposal
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South Wake Landfill Tour
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Recycling & Waste Disposal
Waste & Recycling Facilities

Contact Us

Customer Support – General Information
919-856-7400 Monday - Friday
Phone Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Solid Waste Director
John Roberson, P.E.

Download a guide to all Wake County Waste and Recycling Drop-off Facilities.

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.