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South Wake LF (New)
LandfillPublicly owned✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Apex, Wake County, North Carolina
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–4pm
- Payment
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- Accepts
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- Who can use it
- Wake County waste only. The landfill mostly serves licensed haulers with credit accounts; residents use the convenience center on the same site.
- Phone
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- Address
- 6300 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
Checked against official sources on Nov 1, 2026: source 1, source 2. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this landfill
South Wake LF (New) is a publicly owned landfill in Apex, Wake County, North Carolina. It is operated by GFL Environmental USA Inc.. The site opened in 2008 and is expected to keep accepting waste until about 2100. It took in about 534,363 tons of waste in 2022, making it the No. 5 of 37 reporting landfills in North Carolina by volume. Wake County waste only. The landfill mostly serves licensed haulers with credit accounts; residents use the convenience center on the same site.
Good to know
- You unload your own waste.
- A household hazardous waste drop-off and recycling area are on site.
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at South Wake LF (New)?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 1, 2026): Mon–Sat 7am–4pm. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at South Wake LF (New)?
Most landfills charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.
Can I use South Wake LF (New) if I don't live in Wake County?
Wake County waste only. The landfill mostly serves licensed haulers with credit accounts; residents use the convenience center on the same site.
What is the closest other dump to South Wake LF (New)?
The nearest other facility in our directory is All Star Waste Services (transfer station), about 19.4 miles away in Johnston County, NC.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Star Waste Services Johnston County, NC | Transfer station | 19.4 mi |
| Food waste drop-off bin Orange County, NC | Transfer station | 22.1 mi |
| Wake County Convenience Center Wake County, NC | Transfer station | 25.3 mi |
| Johnston County MSW LF Johnston County, NC | Landfill | 26.2 mi |
| Johnston County Trash Site Johnston County, NC | Transfer station | 27.1 mi |
| Alamance County Landfill Alamance County, NC | Landfill | 30.6 mi |