Household Hazardous Waste

Wake County's HHW program is expanding to 6 days a week at both locations beginning July 1, 2009.

Household hazardous materials cannot be disposed of in the landfill because of their caustic properties and potential for environmental contamination. The County has established a collection program where residents can drop-off these materials to then be properly disposed of by a certified Household Hazardous Waste contractor.

North Wake Solid Waste Management Facility
9037 Deponie Drive [driving directions]
Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
South Wake Solid Waste Management Facility
6130 Old Smithfield Road [driving directions]
Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

acids / bases
automobile fluids / antifreeze
batteries
cooking oil / motor oil
fire extinguishers (dry chemical)
fluorescent light bulbs
fuel oil / lighter fluid / kerosene
household cleaners /chemicals
mercury thermometers
paints / lacquers / polishes
pesticides / herbicides / poisons
photographic chemicals
solvents / thinners / wood preservatives

UNACCEPTED MATERIALS

ammunition
commercially generated waste
explosives / shock sensitive items
hypodermic needles /syringes
medical waste
radioactive materials
smoke detectors
trash / recyclables
unknown materials

For more information about Wake County Solid Waste Management, call 919-856-7400.