Open Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Open to Wake County residents only.
South Wake: 6150 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539.
Acceptable Items
Batteries
Non-rechargeable; alkaline, household batteries such as AA, AAA, 9-volt, button cell. Lead Acid (limit 6); 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.
Paints
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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