9037 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
Saturday ONLY, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Open to Wake County residents only.
Service 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 am to 4 pm at the North Wake Facility.
North Wake HHW Facility – Service Update
Thank you for your continued patience as we work to restore full operations at the North Wake Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility. Below is a summary of the ongoing recovery efforts, current service options, and helpful disposal alternatives.
Post-Fire Recovery Timeline
Following the fire in January 2025, Wake County has taken the following steps:
- January–February: Investigation into cause of fire and insurance inspections
- March: Waste removal and soil testing (results showed no runoff from the site)
- April–May: Building cleanup and disposal of sump water; additional insurance review
- June–August: Request for Proposals (RFP) issued for demolition; planning for a new facility began
- September–October: Demolition contract initiated
- October–December: Demolition of old facility continues; review of new building design
- 2026: Finalize new facility design, begin bidding process; full 6-day operation to resume once complete
Temporary Collection Plan at North Wake
Due to NC Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) regulations, temporary HHW collection is limited to Saturdays only at North Wake. All materials must be packed and transported off-site the same day, and space limitations prevent additional days of operation at this location.
Alternative Disposal Options for Common Items
Many materials can be safely disposed of outside of HHW facilities:
- Latex Paint: Let it dry out completely, then dispose with regular household trash
- Batteries: Drop off at these participating retailers:
- Batteries Plus
- Home Depot (select locations)
- Lowe’s (select locations)
- Any retailer selling lead-acid batteries (required to accept returns)
Acceptable Items
Batteries
Non-rechargeable; alkaline, household batteries such as AA, AAA, 9-volt, button cell. Lead Acid; vehicle, boat, motorcycle. Rechargeable; lithium-ion, cell phones, devices, power tools, toys, 12-volt. TAPE TERMINALS of lithium batteries.
Chemicals
Acids, ammonia, bases, bleach, chlorine, corrosive cleaners, degreasers, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, engine cleaners and degreasers, photographic chemicals, pool and spa chemicals, poisons, solvents, weed killers.
Fire Extinguishers
Dry chemical.
Flammables
Gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, lighter fluid, mineral spirits, paint thinners and diesel fuel. (Fuel must be in container that can be poured, no larger than 5 gallons)
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
CFLs; bring bulbs in box. Fluorescent tubes; 12 limit, bring in box.
Mercury Thermometers
Mercury thermometers, Mercury switches from thermostats.
Paint
Oil-based paints, lacquers, varnishes, polishers, finishes, spray paints, stains, solvents.
Latex paint (10 gallon limit, consolidate cans if more than 10 gallons. Rusted or dried out paint cans should be disposed of in regular trash. Residents are encourage to dry paint with kitty litter and dispose of dried paint in regular trash)
Propane Tanks up to 20 LB Only
Propane tanks may also be returned to point of purchase, tank exchange drop off locations
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