Wake Forest Dump Hours: Find the Best Time to Dispose of Your Waste

Are you a Wake Forest resident looking for information on dump hours and acceptable items at the local convenience center? Look no further! This comprehensive guide provides all the essential details you need to know about waste disposal in Wake Forest.

Convenience Center Site 6: Your Go-To Disposal Destination

Wake Forest residents can conveniently dispose of their household waste and recyclables at Convenience Center Site 6, located at 3913 Lillie Liles Road. The facility is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., providing ample time for you to drop off your items.

Acceptable Items: What Can You Bring to the Dump?

Convenience Center Site 6 accepts a wide range of household waste and recyclables, including:

• Cardboard: Clean, dry, flattened, with all packing material removed.
• Clothing: Clean, dry, and reusable clothing and shoes (no linens). Please bag all items.
• Garbage: Household trash, furniture, and mattresses under 8 feet long or wide.
• Mixed Recycling:
  • Metal: Food and drink cans
  • Glass: Bottles and jars
  • Mixed paper: Paperboard, food and beverage cartons, junk mail, newspapers, phone books, and magazines (no shredded paper)
  • Plastic: Bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs (caps on, no foam). Keep loose, DO NOT BAG.
• Oyster Shells: From homes and restaurants.
• Scrap Metal: Bicycles, grills, sinks, ladders, pipes, rims, and push mowers (remove fluids).

Unacceptable Items: What Not to Bring to the Dump

Please note that the following items are not accepted at Convenience Center Site 6:

• Appliances/white goods (accepted at Multi-Material Drop-Off Facilities)
• Automotive waste (accepted at Multi-Material Drop-Off Facilities)
• Batteries (accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities)
• Boat hulls and oversized items (accepted at South Wake Landfill with tipping fees)
• Burning or smoldering material
• Chemicals (accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities)
• Commercial, industrial, institutional waste
• Concrete, bricks, pavers
• Contractor waste (refer to Resources for Construction & Demolition facilities)
• Cooking Oil (accepted at Multi-Material Drop-Off Facilities)
• Dead animals (accepted at South Wake Landfill)
• Drums (empty and punctured drums are accepted)
• Electronics (accepted at Multi-Material Drop-Off Facilities)
• Flammables (accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities)
• Fluorescent light bulbs (accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities)
• Hazardous waste (accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities)
• Hot tubs and oversized items (accepted at South Wake Landfill with tipping fees)
• Infectious waste, medical waste
• Liquid waste
• Motor oil (accepted at Multi-Material Drop-Off Facilities)
• Paint (accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities)
• Propane tanks (accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities)
• Radioactive waste
• Railroad ties
• Sewage plant sludge
• Tires (accepted at Multi-Material Drop-Off Facilities)
• Yard waste (refer to Resources for Yard Waste facilities)

Additional Information: Rules and Regulations

To ensure the safety and efficiency of the facility, please adhere to the following rules and regulations:

• Construction waste is only accepted from Wake County homeowners.
• Wake County residents using a box truck, dual-axle, or enclosed trailer to dispose of trash require a trash pass.
• Waste from income properties is not accepted at Convenience Centers.
• No exchange of materials is allowed on-site.
• All open-body vehicles transporting waste must be secured to prevent blown and spilled debris.
• No person may loiter or rummage about the facility or remove articles from any containers. Violators will be prosecuted.
• Children and pets must remain in vehicles at all times.

Conclusion

Convenience Center Site 6 provides Wake Forest residents with a convenient and accessible option for disposing of their household waste and recyclables. By following the guidelines outlined in this article, you can ensure that your disposal experience is smooth and efficient.

Remember, the facility is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. For more information, please visit the Wake County website at https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/waste-recycling/facilities/convenience-centers.