landfill

South Wake Landfill (Wake County Government)

6300 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC, 27539

Who
Residents only

No out-of-county waste.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowClosed Sundays and major holidays.
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Call to confirm

Tire

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Appliance

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Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

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Paint

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Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

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Construction debris

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Concrete

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Scrap metal

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Household trash

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Recycling

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Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per ton$37.00
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
Municipal solid waste$37 per ton (includes $2 state tax)
Mattress or box spring$15 each

Credit cards up to $200, or county credit account. Appointment needed for more than 40 mattresses.

Payment: cash, check, credit card · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

No out-of-county waste.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Sat7:00 am–4:00 pm

Closed Sundays and major holidays.

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.

Free options

Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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