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Raleigh Transfer Station
Raleigh Transfer Station is a transfer station in Raleigh, NC, in Wake County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. It is one of 37 drop-off sites we list in Wake County.
| Address | 5565 Thornton Road, Raleigh, NC 27616 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Wake County, NC |
| Hours | We could not find official hours. Call before loading up. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
This listing comes from the EPA debris recovery dataset (August 2025). Verification pending. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Call ahead: we do not have confirmed hours for this site.
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Check whether you need to book or register before your first visit.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Durant Road Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 7 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisElectronicsScrap metal
- Capitol Waste Transfer, LLC Transfer station
- Shotwell Transfer Station - Raleigh Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- WI - Garner Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Sat-Sun: 8 am to 4 pm
More in Wake County
All 37 drop-off sites in Wake County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Raleigh Transfer Station?
5565 Thornton Road, Raleigh, NC 27616. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Raleigh Transfer Station?
Raleigh Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items. Accepted items can change, so check first.
Is Raleigh Transfer Station open to the public?
Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome. Call if you are hauling for a business.
What other transfer stations are near Raleigh Transfer Station?
Durant Road Transfer Station in Raleigh (1.3 mi), Wake County Convenience Center in Wendell (2.6 mi) and Capitol Waste Transfer, LLC in Raleigh (11 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Raleigh?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is North Wake County HHW Collection Facility, about 1.9 miles away.
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