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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Wake County

Take it to any of three drop-off sites in Wake County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

One of three places in Wake County that take household hazardous waste. The rest are listed below.

North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Wake County residents only, no business waste

Hours
Monday to FridayClosed
Saturday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • The facility is closed after a fire. Until it reopens, the county holds a collection there every Saturday.

9037 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

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.

Source: Wake County: Household hazardous waste facilities

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Wake County residents only, no business waste.
  • From households only, no business waste. Bring proof of Wake County residency.
  • No ammunition, explosives, asbestos, medical waste, or refrigerants.

Other places that take household hazardous waste

North Carolina’s collection days

One-day drop-offs that counties hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:

  • Sat Oct. 17Alamance CountyElon University, Elon8 a.m. to noon
  • Sat Oct. 24Henderson CountyHenderson County Solid Waste, old activity building entrance, Hendersonville8 a.m. to noon
  • Sat Oct. 24Surry CountySurry County collection event, Mount Airy9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All North Carolina collection days

From each county’s own page.

Household hazardous waste in other counties

Sources: Wake County: Household hazardous waste facilities; NC DEQ: Permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities

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