Donate and recycle first — dispose last. Where to take furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, metal, and renovation debris around the Triangle.
Wake County's convenience centers & recycling facilities are residents-only and turn away contractors/haulers — so your commercial disposal runs through the South Wake Landfill / East Wake Transfer Station (a credit account) and private C&D sites. You also need a Wake County Hauler's Privilege License. These are general guidelines about where to go and what they take, not exact prices. Divert to donation and scrap first.
The Triangle has great furniture-reuse nonprofits — a couple with free pickup.
Anyone collecting garbage, solid waste, or recyclables in Wake County for hire must hold it — about $100/year, with a certificate of liability insurance. Renewal window is May–July.
Dumping at South Wake Landfill or East Wake Transfer Station needs a credit account, and the waste must originate within Wake County.
Electronics (since 2011), whole tires, white goods, yard waste, pallets, and lead-acid batteries are all banned from NC landfills — divert them. (Lithium-ion batteries & solar panels join the ban Dec 2026.)
EPA Section 608 requires refrigerant recovery before disposal; keep documentation. Venting is illegal.
NC law requires loads to be secured and covered so nothing falls, blows, or leaks — littering from a vehicle carries steep fines.
For informational purposes only. These are general guidelines to help you plan a run — not an official disposal guide or legal advice. Hours, accepted materials, fees, and rules change often and vary by load, so always confirm directly with the facility and follow all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.