Wake County residents are invited to attend a series of upcoming informational sessions for the Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study, a long-term planning effort exploring future waste management strategies as the South Wake Landfill approaches the end of its operational life.
The sessions are designed as informal, open house-style events where community members can drop in at their convenience, learn more about the study and share feedback. There will be no formal presentation. Instead, attendees can explore project exhibits, review materials and talk one-on-one with County staff and the study team.
All sessions will feature the same materials and information, with multiple dates and locations offered to make participation as accessible as possible. Each session will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.
“Planning for the future of waste management is a community conversation," said Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings. "These sessions give residents a chance to learn more, ask questions and share what matters to them as we look ahead."
Informational Session Schedule
June 2, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
Northern Regional Center
350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587
June 4, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
Southern Regional Center
130 N. Judd Parkway NE, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
June 18, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
Eastern Regional Center
1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597
June 23, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
Downtown Cary Park (Academy Pavilion)
327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
June 25, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
Walnut Creek Wetland Center (Neuse Room)
950 Peterson St., Raleigh, NC 27610
Participate in person or online
Residents who are unable to attend an in-person session can still participate online. Study information, materials and opportunities to provide input are available on the project website at www.wake.gov/BeyondtheSWLF.
A forward-looking study shaped by community input
Over the next several years, Wake County will evaluate a range of long-term waste management approaches, including operational, environmental, financial and community considerations. The Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study does not make decisions on its own; it provides data, analysis and public feedback to help inform future County discussions.
Community participation plays an important role throughout the process. Additional updates, materials and future engagement opportunities will continue to be shared on the project website.
For more information about the Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study, visit www.wake.gov/BeyondtheSWLF.
