Open daily, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Wake County residents only.
Site 2: 6120 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539.
Acceptable Items
Cardboard
Clean, dry, flattened, all packing materials removed.
Clothing
Clean, dry and reusable clothing and shoes only. No linens. Bag all items.
Construction Debris
Wood, drywall, shingles, carpet, tiles. No concrete or pavers. Homeowners only. Contractors and tenants refer to Resources page for list of private Construction and Demolition Landfills.
Food Waste
Food scraps and leftovers; fruits and vegetables, tea leaves, coffee grounds, baked goods, eggs and dairy, cooked meats, pizza boxes, paper towels and paper plates. NO raw meat. No food packaging.
Garbage
Household trash, furniture, mattresses. Under 8 feet long or wide.
Mixed Recycling
Metal: food and drink cans. Glass: bottles and jars. Mixed paper: paperboard, food and beverage cartons, junk mail, newspapers, phone books and magazines (no shredded paper). Plastic: bottles, jugs, jars and tubs (caps on, no foam). Keep loose, DO NOT BAG.
Oyster Shells
From homes and restaurants.
Scrap Metal
Bicycles, grills, sinks, ladders, pipes, rims, push mowers (remove fluids).
Don't See Your Item?
Search by material and locate where to recycle or dispose of items with the drop-off locator.