Electronics, batteries and paint · Raleigh, NC

South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility

6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539

Free for Wake County residents. Latex paint under 10 gallons can also be dried and put in regular trash.
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Drop-off only
  • Serves residential and business

How we checked

Details confirmed against published sources on May 7, 2026.

That was 3 months ago. Call ahead; hours and fees move.

Before you go

Residential waste only. No business/commercial. No lithium car batteries or generator batteries.

What they take

Electronics

  • Computers
  • Laptops
  • Monitors
  • TVs
  • Printers
  • Game consoles
  • Cell phones
  • Small appliances
  • DVDs
  • CDs
  • VHS tapes

Batteries

  • Alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)
  • Button cell
  • Lithium primary
  • Rechargeable (NiCd, NiMH, Li-ion)
  • Lead-acid (vehicle, limit 6)

Paint

  • Latex paint (10 gal limit)
  • Oil-based paint
  • Paint thinners
  • Stains
  • Mineral spirits
  • Solvents
  • Varnishes
  • Aerosol paints

Quantity limits

10 gallon latex paint limit

Notes

South Wake location in Apex. Same accepted items as North Wake. Also accepts appliances, cardboard, cooking oil, motor oil, scrap metal, pallets. South Wake HHW is located within the South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility. CFLs, fluorescent tubes, propane tanks, pesticides also accepted. Wake County-operated HHW facility. Best option for paint disposal in Raleigh. Also accepts CFLs, fluorescent tubes, propane tanks, pesticides, batteries, and more. Residents encouraged to dry latex paint with kitty litter for regular trash.

Elsewhere

Updated · May 7, 2026