Wake County Convenience Center Site 7
Recycling Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
About This Location
Wake County Convenience Center Site 7 is a free drop-off site for Wake County residents on Deponie Drive in north Raleigh, North Carolina. Residents can leave household garbage along with mixed recycling (metal cans, glass, paper and plastic), flattened cardboard, clean reusable 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 provides live camera feeds so residents can check container capacity before visiting.
What Wake County Convenience Center Site 7 Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Mattresses · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing
What they do not accept
Electronics are not listed as accepted at Site 7. 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.
- Food-waste composting — Accepts food scraps, coffee grounds and cooked meats for composting.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use Wake County Convenience Center Site 7?
Site 7 on Deponie Drive is for Wake County residents only, free for standard residential drop-off. Personal vehicles need no pass; a free Trash Pass is required for box trucks, dual-axle trailers or enclosed trailers.
What are Site 7's hours?
Like all Wake County convenience centers, Site 7 is open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and closes on major holidays.
Can I drop off food scraps at Site 7?
Yes. Site 7 accepts food waste including food scraps, coffee grounds and cooked meats for composting, in addition to its mixed recycling and garbage containers.
Does Site 7 accept electronics?
No. Electronics are not listed among Site 7's accepted materials. 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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