How to get rid of old paint in Wake County

Take it to any of three drop-off sites in Wake County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead. Limit: 10 gallons of latex paint.

One of three places in Wake County that take paint. The rest are listed below.

North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Wake County residents only, no business waste

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

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.

Oil-based and latex paint both go to the hazardous waste facilities. Rusted or dried-out cans go in the trash; the county suggests drying leftover latex paint with kitty litter.

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