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Wake County South Wake MSWLF Landfill
Wake County South Wake MSWLF Landfill is a landfill in Wake County, NC, listed under Apex. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. Wake County has 37 sites in our directory, including this one. It handled about 534,363 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 6300 Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27520 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Wake County, NC |
| Phone | (919) 856-6365 |
| Hours | Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go. |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | GFL Environmental USA Inc. (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 2008 |
Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (August 2025). Not yet checked by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Wake County
Before you go
- Confirm the schedule: many drop-offs close on holidays and some weekdays.
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other landfills nearby
- Cary, Town of Transfer Station LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metal
- Sanford Transfer Station Landfill
- Johnston County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm … Residential garbage, wood, drywall, shingles, mixed C&D, metal, brick/concrete (per ton): $44.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
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 Wake County South Wake MSWLF Landfill?
6300 Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27520.
What can I drop off at Wake County South Wake MSWLF Landfill?
Wake County South Wake MSWLF Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Large or unusual items are best checked by phone.
Is Wake County South Wake MSWLF Landfill open to the public?
Government-operated drop-off.
What other landfills are near Wake County South Wake MSWLF Landfill?
Cary, Town of Transfer Station in Cary (8.7 mi), Raleigh, City of East Wake Transfer Station in Raleigh (18 mi) and Sanford Transfer Station in Sanford (23 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Apex?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is South Wake County Feltonsville HHW Facility, about < 1 miles away.
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