Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities, and Wake County provides comprehensive solid waste services to ensure residents have reliable trash pick up and recycling options. Understanding your local waste collection schedule and services can help you manage household waste efficiently and contribute to environmental sustainability.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Wake County
Wake County offers multiple waste disposal and recycling services for residents across the region. The county’s solid waste management team processed an impressive 530,741 tons of garbage last year and recycled 40,751 tons of materials, demonstrating a strong commitment to waste management.
Residential Trash Collection
Residents can access their collection schedules through the Raleigh Reuse Web Tool and Mobile App, which provides:
- Household collection calendars
- Pickup schedule reminders
- Holiday impact information
- Recycling guidance
Recycling Services
Wake County provides comprehensive recycling options:
- Residential recycling drop-off services
- Multiple recycling facilities
- Commercial recycling for businesses
- Educational programs to promote recycling awareness
Recycling Facility Updates
- South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility (Apex) currently cannot accept cardboard due to equipment issues
- Commercial customers should use North Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility in Raleigh
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The county offers special collection services for:
- Bulky item pickups
- E-waste collection
- Mattress disposal (Note: $15 fee at South Wake Landfill as of July 1)
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Recent updates to yard waste services include:
- Expanded yard waste collection
- Saturdays at Yard Waste Center now reserved for residential sales
- Special collection schedules during holidays
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
All waste and recycling facilities are closed on:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve (after noon)
- Christmas Day
How to Find or Request Services
Contact Methods:
- Phone: 919-996-3245 (Raleigh Solid Waste Services)
- Phone: 919-856-7400 (Wake County Solid Waste Management)
- Email: [email protected]
- Online: Raleigh Reuse Web Tool and Mobile App
Service Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wake County offers robust trash pick up and waste management services designed to keep communities clean, promote recycling, and support environmental sustainability. By understanding and utilizing these services, residents can effectively manage their household waste and contribute to the county’s waste reduction efforts.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed about collection schedules, recycling guidelines, and special service updates to ensure smooth and efficient waste disposal.
FAQ
What holidays are trash pickup in Raleigh?Thanksgiving is the only holiday impacting collections for the 2022-2023 calendar year (this is accounted for in the calendars below). MLK Jr. Day, President’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Holidays do not impact collections for this year.
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
How do I dispose of a mattress in Wake County?
- Fee: $15 per mattress or box spring.
- Location: Please pay disposal fee at the South Wake Landfill Scale House, located at 6300 Old Smithfield Road, Apex.
- Hours of Operation: Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
https://raleighnc.gov/departments/solid-waste-services
You can call 919-996-3245, to speak with a City customer service representative (Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/solid-waste-management
Our Solid Waste Team provides waste disposal and recycling drop-off services to residents and businesses in Wake County, along with award-winning education