Electronics, batteries and paint · Raleigh, NC
South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility
6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
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
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