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About This Location

One stop for the big recyclables your curbside cart won't take

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (clean, flattened, all packing material removed)
✓ Electronics (e-waste)
✓ Large appliances (white goods)
✓ Motor oil and transmission fluid (pourable, no drums)
✓ Antifreeze (pourable, no drums)
✓ Oil filters
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Wood pallets (limit 10 per visit)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Drums or non-pourable containers of fluids
✕ Household hazardous waste (take to HHW facility at 6150 Old Smithfield Rd)
✕ General household trash
✕ Scavenging or removal of any items from the facility is prohibited

Programs & events

  • Electronics recycling (e-waste) — Drop off computers, TVs, and other electronics year-round at no charge

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a Wake County resident to use the Apex MMRF?

No. The South Wake MMRF at 6130 Old Smithfield Road is open to all users — no proof of residency is required. Just arrive during operating hours (Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.).

Can I drop off old TVs and computers here?

Yes. Electronics are accepted at the MMRF at no charge, year-round during regular operating hours. This includes televisions, computers, monitors, and other e-waste.

Is there a fee for dropping off a refrigerator or other large appliance?

No fee is listed for appliance drop-off. Large appliances are accepted during regular hours. Appliances with refrigerants (freon) are accepted — freon recovery is handled on-site.

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Contact & Location

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6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
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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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