HHW drop-off
South Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facility
0.6 mi NE · Apex, NC
Landfill
South Wake Landfill
Apex, Wake County, NC · All sites in Wake County
South Wake Landfill is a landfill in Apex, Wake County, North Carolina, operated by GFL Environmental. EPA landfill data show it opened in 2008, with closure projected for 2100.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 34 disposal sites we list in Wake County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2008 |
| Projected closure | 2100 |
| Waste in place | 6,818,405 tons (2022) |
| Size | 80 acres |
| Owner | Wake County |
| Operator | GFL Environmental |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
35.67504, -78.85167
- Drop-off center
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0.6 mi NE · Apex, NC
- Tire recycler
South Wake Scrap Tire Facility
0.6 mi NE · Apex, NC
- Drop-off center
Wake County Convenience Center #2
0.7 mi NE · Apex, NC
- Landfill
Greenway Waste Solutions of Apex, LLC
0.7 mi N · Apex, NC
Takes C&D debris
- Drop-off center
Wake County Convenience Center Site 9
4.4 mi W · New Hill, NC
- Transfer station
Shotwell Transfer Station - Apex
5.0 mi N · Apex, NC
Takes C&D debris
- Landfill
Red Rock Landfill
5.6 mi SW · Holly Springs, NC
Takes C&D debris
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South Wake Landfill: questions
What does South Wake Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is South Wake Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2100 for a landfill that opened in 2008 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Waste Management (DWM) Site Locator Tool) · record dated 2025-08-14
- OpenStreetMap way/371742221 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap way/769384614 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated August 14, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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