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.