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Junk Removal in Apex, NC: Curbside Bulk Pickup, Dump Fees & Hauling Options

Town of Apex Public Works schedules curbside Bulk Item Collection ($30 trip fee for 1–2 items, $15 per additional item, and $15 per mattress/box spring on Fridays), while Wake County operates Convenience Center Site 2 (6120 Old Smithfield Rd), South Wake Multi-Material Facility (6130 Old Smithfield Rd), and South Wake Landfill ($37/ton at 6300 Old Smithfield Rd) right in Apex.

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City Bulk Trash & Curbside Pickup Rules in Apex, NC

Town of Apex Public Works — Curbside Bulk Item Collection & Biweekly Yard Waste ^[1]

Town of Apex Public Works offers scheduled curbside Bulk Item Collection for single-family residential utility customers (not available for businesses or apartments): $30 trip fee for 1 or 2 bulk items, and $15 per item for 3+ items (billed to your Town of Apex utility bill).
Mattresses and box springs are collected on Fridays ONLY and count as two separate items at $15 each in addition to the $30 trip fee ($45 minimum for 1 mattress).
All scheduled bulk items must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. A 12' × 12' piece of carpet counts as 1 item; fragile items (toilets, mirrors) must be boxed or wrapped in plastic.
New Apex residents qualify for a one-time FREE curbside moving box pickup (boxes must be completely empty, flattened, and stacked at the curb).
Effective October 19, 2026, Town of Apex curbside Yard Waste Collection runs biweekly (Zone A west of I-540 / Zone B east of I-540) with a 2-cubic-yard limit per cycle (limbs under 6 ft long and 6 in diameter).

Not accepted: construction, demolition, and remodeling materials (including toilets, vanities, mirrors & cabinets from remodels), electronics (TVs, laptops, monitors — take to 6130 Old Smithfield Rd), household hazardous waste (paint, motor oil — take to 6150 Old Smithfield Rd), household recycling and yard waste in bulk piles

How to schedule: Submit an online Bulk Item Collection request at apexnc.org or call Ask Apex at (919) 249-3311 (you will receive an email within 1–2 business days with your scheduled pickup day).

Landfill, Convenience Center & Transfer Station Drop-Off in Apex

Wake County Convenience Center Site 2 (Apex Household Waste & Mattresses)

Address: 6120 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Fees: No per-visit gate fee for Wake County residents (funded by $20/yr county household fee). Accepts household bulky items under 8 ft, homeowner C&D debris (wood, drywall, shingles, tile — no concrete/pavers), and up to 2 mattresses or box springs per day.
Does NOT accept appliances or corded electronics (take those next door to 6130 Old Smithfield Rd). Box trucks and dual-axle/enclosed trailers require a free online Wake County Trash Pass.

Source ^[2]

South Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility & South Wake HHW Facility (Apex)

Address: Multi-Material Facility: 6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539 | Household Hazardous Waste (HHW): 6150 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
Hours: Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (Closed Sundays and county holidays)
Fees: Free for Wake County residents. Multi-Material (6130) accepts white goods/appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters), corded electronics/TVs, scrap metal, tires, cooking/motor oil, and up to 10 wood pallets. HHW (6150) accepts paints, chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and 20-lb propane tanks.
Located immediately adjacent to Convenience Center Site 2 on Old Smithfield Road.

Source ^[2]

South Wake Landfill (Wake County Solid Waste Management)

Address: 6300 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539
Hours: Mon–Sat (commercial scale hours)
Fees: $37/ton municipal solid waste (includes $2 NC state excise tax); $15 per mattress or box spring at the shredder.
Accepts commercial loads, trailers, oversized items (hot tubs, boat hulls), and extra mattresses beyond the 2/day convenience center limit.

Source ^[3]

Furniture & Bulky Item Donation Drop-Offs in Apex

Clean, usable furniture, appliances, and building materials in Apex can be donated to the Habitat for Humanity of Wake County ReStore in Apex/Cary before disposal. ^[4]

Prices

What	Price	Source
Town of Apex curbside Bulk Item Collection (1 or 2 bulk items)	$30 trip fee ($15/item for 3+ items)	[1]
Town of Apex curbside Mattress / Box Spring pickup (Fridays only)	$15 each + $30 trip fee ($45 min)	[1]
Wake County Convenience Center Site 2 (6120 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex — bulky items under 8 ft & up to 2 mattresses/day)	Included in $20/yr county household fee	[2]
South Wake Multi-Material Facility (6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex — appliances & electronics, Mon–Sat 8am–4pm)	Free	[2]
South Wake Landfill commercial scale tipping fee (6300 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex)	$37/ton ($15/mattress)	[3]
LoadUp in-home furniture, mattress & appliance removal in Apex, NC	from $70–$85	[4]

Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.

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FAQ

Where can Apex residents drop off bulky trash, mattresses, or old appliances for free?

Apex residents can use Wake County Convenience Center Site 2 and the Multi-Material Recycling Facility at 6120 Old Smithfield Road (open daily 7 a.m.–7 p.m.) to drop off household bulky items under 8 feet, up to 2 mattresses or box springs per day, white goods (appliances), and electronics at no gate charge.

What is the per-ton fee at the South Wake Landfill in Apex, NC?

South Wake Landfill at 6300 Old Smithfield Road in Apex charges $37.00 per ton for municipal solid waste (including the $2.00 NC state excise tax) and $15.00 per mattress or box spring at the shredder.

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Sources

Town of Apex: Bulk Item Collection & Fees (Ask Apex 919-249-3311) (accessed 2026-10-24)
Wake County Government: Convenience Center Site 2 (6120 Old Smithfield Rd) & South Wake Multi-Material Facility (6130 Old Smithfield Rd) (accessed 2026-10-24)
Wake County Government: South Wake Landfill Tipping Fees (6300 Old Smithfield Rd) (accessed 2026-10-24)
LoadUp: Couch, Mattress & Appliance Removal Pricing (accessed 2026-10-24)
Town of Apex: Yard Waste Collection (Biweekly Schedule Effective Oct 19, 2026) (accessed 2026-10-24)

Last checked 2026-10-24.