Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in Wake County, NC
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- PaintPaint goes to a Wake County HHW facility (South Wake Mon–Sat, East Wake weekends).
- Propane TanksPropane tanks up to 20 lb go to a Wake County HHW facility.
- BatteriesHousehold, rechargeable and car batteries go to a Wake County HHW facility.
- Fluorescent BulbsCFLs and fluorescent tubes (limit 12) go to a Wake County HHW facility.
- Motor OilMotor oil goes to a Wake County Multi-Material Recycling Facility (not the HHW sites).
- ElectronicsElectronics go to a Wake County Multi-Material Recycling Facility.
- AppliancesLarge appliances go to a Wake County Multi-Material Recycling Facility.
North Carolina state rules
- North Carolina bans landfill disposal of whole scrap tires, white goods (appliances), lead-acid batteries, used motor oil and oil filters, and yard trash. source
Facilities
Wake County HHW Facilities
South Wake: 6150 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex 27539; East Wake: 5051 Wendell Blvd, Wendell 27591; North Wake: 9037 Deponie Dr, Raleigh 27614
South: Mon–Sat 8 AM–4 PM; East: Sat & Sun 8 AM–4 PM; North: Saturday collection events 8 AM–4 PM (facility fire-damaged)
Wake County Multi-Material Recycling Facilities
North: 9029 Deponie Dr, Raleigh 27614; South: 6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex 27539; East: 5051 Wendell Blvd, Wendell 27591
North & South: Mon–Sat 8 AM–4 PM; East: Sat & Sun 8 AM–4 PM