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South Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Wake County Solid Waste Management in Apex, Wake County, North Carolina.

Address: 6150 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Who can use it: Wake County residents only; no business waste
Cost: Free
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 919-856-7400

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Wake County Solid Waste Management at 919-856-7400 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓Paint
✓Batteries
–Motor oil
–Antifreeze
✓Gasoline
✓Fluorescent bulbs
–Electronics
✓Propane
✓Pesticides
✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Alkaline batteries; button batteries; lead-acid batteries; rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries; acids; ammonia; bases; bleach; chlorine; corrosive cleaners; degreasers; fertilizers; herbicides; pesticides; fungicides; insecticides; engine cleaners; photographic chemicals; pool chemicals; poisons; solvents; weed killers; gasoline; fuel oil; kerosene; lighter fluid; mineral spirits; paint thinner; diesel; fire extinguishers; CFL bulbs; fluorescent tubes; mercury thermometers; thermostats; oil-based paint; lacquer; varnish; spray paint; stains; latex paint; propane tanks

What they won’t take

The source does not list excluded items.

Limits

Quantity limitsFuels in pourable containers of 5 gallons or less; lead-acid batteries limit 6; fluorescent bulbs and tubes limit 12 (in a box); latex paint limit 10 gallons; propane tanks up to 20 lb

Rules and residency

Who can use itWake County residents only; no business waste

Note from the sourceTape the terminals of rechargeable and lithium batteries.

Map

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

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FAQ

Who can use South Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility?

Wake County residents only; no business waste

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 919-856-7400 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: paint thinner. Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: spray paint. Accepted: latex paint. Limit: latex paint limit 10 gallons.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: Alkaline batteries. Accepted: button batteries. Accepted: lead-acid batteries. Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: lithium batteries. Limit: lead-acid batteries limit 6.

Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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