Wake County Convenience Center Site #5
Recycling Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
About This Location
Wake County Convenience Center Site 5 is a county-run drop-off at 8401 Battle Bridge Rd, Raleigh, operated by Wake County Solid Waste Management for county residents. You can drop off household trash and furniture under 8 feet, mixed recycling, flattened cardboard, scrap metal with fluids removed, and clean reusable clothing and shoes. There is no per-visit gate fee because the centers are funded by an annual household solid waste fee, though proof of Wake County residency may be requested at entry.
What Wake County Convenience Center Site #5 Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing
What they do not accept
Large appliances/white goods and refrigerant-containing appliances should go to the Multi-Material Recycling Facility, not this convenience center. Mattresses are only handled at certain sites (1, 2, 4, 7, 11), so do not assume Site 5 takes them.
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Wake County residents only; proof of residency may be required on entry. Residents hauling with a box truck, dual-axle trailer, or enclosed trailer must first obtain a free Trash Pass.
Programs & events
- Trash Pass program — Residents hauling with a box truck, dual-axle trailer, or enclosed trailer must first obtain a free Trash Pass.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee for using Wake County convenience centers?
There is no per-visit gate fee for residents at Site 5; the centers are supported by an annual household solid waste fee, and proof of Wake County residency may be requested.
What can I drop off at Site 5?
Household trash and furniture under 8 feet, mixed recycling (cans, glass, paper, plastic), flattened cardboard, scrap metal with fluids removed, and clean reusable clothing and shoes.
What does Site 5 not accept?
Large appliances/white goods and refrigerant-containing appliances go to Wake County's Multi-Material Recycling Facility instead. Mattresses are only handled at certain sites (1, 2, 4, 7, 11), so confirm before bringing one here.
Do I need a pass to bring a trailer or box truck?
Yes. Residents hauling with a box truck, dual-axle trailer, or enclosed trailer must first obtain a free Trash Pass from Wake County.
Who can use Site 5?
It is open to Wake County residents only, and proof of residency may be required on entry.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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