Household Hazardous Waste
Wake County's HHW program is now 6 days a week at both locations!
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.