Wake County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Recycling Center in Apex, North Carolina

📍 6150 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
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About This Location

Safe disposal for the chemicals you should never toss in the trash

What this location Accepts

✓ Latex paint (10-gallon limit; consolidate if over 10 gal)
✓ Oil-based paint and stains
✓ Paint thinner, mineral spirits, solvents
✓ Household batteries (AA/AAA/9V/D/button/coin cells)
✓ Lead-acid vehicle batteries (limit 6)
✓ Rechargeable batteries (phone, tool, toy, computer)
✓ Gasoline and diesel fuel (in pour-able container, max 5 gal)
✓ Engine cleaners, degreasers, brake fluid
✓ Aerosol cans (household)
✓ Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)
✓ Fluorescent tubes (limit 12, must be in box)
✓ Propane tanks up to 20 lbs
✓ Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, weed killer
✓ Pool chemicals, muriatic acid, chlorine
✓ Fertilizers (lawn and garden)
✓ Fire extinguishers (household size)
✓ Corrosive cleaners
✓ Mercury thermostats and thermometers
✓ Photographic chemicals
✓ Fuel oil, kerosene, lighter fluid
✓ Helium tanks

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What they do not accept

✕ Commercial or business waste — residential only
✕ Ammunition
✕ Asbestos
✕ Lithium car batteries (EV) or metal-hydride car batteries
✕ Explosives and fireworks
✕ Freon and refrigerants
✕ Hoverboards
✕ Hypodermic needles
✕ Prescription medicine
✕ Radioactive materials
✕ Spray foam tanks
✕ Unknown or unlabeled materials
✕ Antifreeze (take to South Wake MMRF instead)
✕ Motor oil (take to South Wake MMRF instead)

Programs & events

  • North Wake HHW events (temporary) — North Wake HHW facility is temporarily closed due to fire damage; collection events held on Saturdays at that location until repairs complete

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment to drop off hazardous waste at the Apex facility?

No appointment is needed. The South Wake HHW facility at 6150 Old Smithfield Road is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just bring proof of Wake County residency.

Can I drop off motor oil and antifreeze here?

No — motor oil, antifreeze, and transmission fluids are not accepted at the HHW facility. Bring those items to the South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility at 6130 Old Smithfield Road (same campus), which accepts fluids Monday through Saturday.

How much paint can I drop off at one visit?

Latex paint is limited to 10 gallons per visit. If you have more, consolidate into fewer cans before arriving. Oil-based paint is accepted with the same 10-gallon guideline. Bring cans with their original labels intact when possible.

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Contact & Location

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Address
6150 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
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Website
wakegov.com
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City / State
Apex, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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