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South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility

Wake County residents and businesses

Hours
Monday to Saturday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

6130 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539

Get directionsCall the county office: Wake County Solid Waste Management Division, 919-856-7400

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Wake County Solid Waste Management Division at 919-856-7400.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Wake County: Multi-Material Recycling Facilities; Wake County: Convenience centers

Run by Wake County Solid Waste Management Division.

What it takes

It’s one of three Wake County recycling centers that take appliances, electronics, and used motor oil. The North Wake Scrap Tire Facility and the South Wake Scrap Tire Facility take tires.

Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.

Wake County rules

  • Secure any open truck bed or trailer so nothing blows out or spills. Taking things out of the containers isn’t allowed.

Something different at the gate? Tell us what changed.