Wake County Convenience Center Site #2

Recycling Center in Apex, North Carolina

📍 6025 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
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About This Location

Wake County Convenience Center Site 2 is a free drop-off site for Wake County residents located on Old Smithfield Road in Apex, North Carolina. Residents can drop off household garbage and bulky items along with mixed recycling (metal cans, glass, paper and plastic), flattened cardboard, clothing, food waste, scrap metal, oyster shells and up to two mattresses or box springs per day; construction debris is accepted from homeowners only. The site is open every day and offers live camera feeds so residents can check container capacity before they drive over.

What Wake County Convenience Center Site #2 Accepts

✓ Household garbage & furniture (Household trash and furniture; bulky items generally under 8 feet.)
✓ Mixed recycling (Metal cans, glass, paper and plastic containers.)
✓ Cardboard (Flattened, clean and dry.)
✓ Clothing & shoes (Clean, reusable items only.)
✓ Food waste (Food scraps accepted for composting.)
✓ Scrap metal (Bicycles, grills, pipes and similar metal items.)
✓ Mattresses & box springs (Limit of 2 per day.)
✓ Oyster shells (Accepted for the oyster-shell recycling program.)
✓ Construction debris (Homeowners only (wood, drywall, shingles).)

Related recycling guides: Appliances · Mattresses · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Electronics / e-waste

Electronics are not listed as accepted at Site 2. Household hazardous waste is handled through Wake County's separate HHW facility, not at convenience centers. Mattress drop-off is limited to two per day and construction debris is homeowners-only.

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free for Wake County residents only. Personal vehicles do not need a pass; a free Trash Pass is required for box trucks, dual-axle trailers or enclosed trailers.

Programs & events

  • Live container cameras — Real-time camera feeds let residents check container capacity before visiting, though the county makes no guarantee of availability on arrival.
  • Oyster-shell recycling — Oyster shells are collected for the state's oyster-shell recycling program.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use Wake County Convenience Center Site 2 in Apex?

The site is for Wake County residents only. There is no charge for standard residential drop-off. Personal vehicles do not need a pass, but a free Trash Pass is required for box trucks, dual-axle trailers or enclosed trailers.

What are Site 2's hours?

Like all Wake County convenience centers, Site 2 is open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, closing on major holidays.

Can I drop off a mattress at Site 2?

Yes, mattresses and box springs are accepted, with a limit of two per day per resident.

Does Site 2 accept electronics?

No. Electronics are not listed among the materials accepted at Site 2. Use Wake County's recycling drop-off locator to find where to recycle TVs, computers and other e-waste.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
6025 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
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Website
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City / State
Apex, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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