Paint Disposal · Raleigh, NC

South Wake HHW Facility (Paint Disposal)

Free Walk-in OK

South Wake HHW Facility (Paint Disposal) is a municipal hazardous-waste program in Apex, part of the Raleigh metro. They accept paint products such as latex paint (10 gal limit), oil-based paint, and paint thinners. Cost: Free for Wake County residents. Latex paint under 10 gallons can also be dried and put in regular trash. Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. 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. Quantity limits: 10 gallon latex paint limit.

Contact

Address
6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539 Directions ↗
Phone
(919) 856-7400
Website
www.wake.gov/departments-government/solid-waste-management/facilities/household-hazardous-waste-facilities ↗
Hours
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost
Free for Wake County residents. Latex paint under 10 gallons can also be dried and put in regular trash.
Serves
Residential

Accepted items

Paint

  • Latex paint (10 gal limit)
  • Oil-based paint
  • Paint thinners
  • Mineral spirits
  • Solvents
  • Stains
  • Varnishes
  • Aerosol paints

Notes

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.

Quantity limits

10 gallon latex paint limit

Updated · 2026-05-07