Cardboard

Clean, dry, flattened, all packing materials removed.

Clothing

Clean, dry and reusable clothing and shoes only. No linens. Bag all items.

Construction Debris

Wood, drywall, shingles, carpet, tiles. No concrete or pavers. Homeowners only. Contractors and tenants refer to Resources page for list of private Construction and Demolition Landfills.

Food Waste

Food scraps and leftovers; fruits and vegetables, tea leaves, coffee grounds, baked goods, eggs and dairy, cooked meats, pizza boxes, paper towels and paper plates. NO raw meat. No food packaging.

Garbage

Household trash and furniture. Items under 8 feet long or wide.

Mattresses & Box Springs

Wake County residents only. Two (2) mattresses per day. Additional mattresses may be brought to the shredder at the South Wake Landfill for a processing fee of $10 per mattress.

Mixed Recycling

Metal: food and drink cans. Glass: bottles and jars. Mixed paper: paperboard, food and beverage cartons, junk mail, newspapers, phone books and magazines (no shredded paper). Plastic: bottles, jugs, jars and tubs (caps on, no foam). Keep loose, DO NOT BAG. 

Oyster Shells

From homes and restaurants.

Scrap Metal

Bicycles, grills, sinks, ladders, pipes, rims, string lights, push mowers (remove fluids).