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Mattress removal in Wake County

No fee shown at five convenience centers, two a day; extras $15 each at South Wake Landfill

Wake County residents can drop off up to two mattresses or box springs a day at convenience Sites 1, 2, 4, 7 and 11; more go to the South Wake Landfill shredder for a processing fee.

Place facts

Area
Wake County, North Carolina (County convenience centers for Wake County residents)
Agency
Wake County Solid Waste Management Division
Bag
No bag rule shown
How to book

Drop-off at convenience centers, daily 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

No appointment shown; Wake County: 919-856-7400

Wake County: Mattress Disposal Program

Warning

Anyone bringing mattresses or box springs will be asked to fill out a Waste Verification Form before disposing.

Wake County: Convenience Centers

Source wording
Customers with construction and demolition debris, mattresses/box springs or bringing waste in a vehicle with out-of-state plates or a commercial vehicle (including vehicles with company markings, cargo vehicles of any size, vehicles with ladders and tool boxes) will be asked to fill out a Waste Verification Form before disposing of waste.
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City pickup

Good to know

Mattresses and box springs are accepted only at Sites 1, 2, 4, 7 and 11, two per day total, with residency verification.

Source: Wake County: Convenience Centers

Source wording
Mattress or box spring (Sites 1, 2, 4, 7 and 11 only. Residents may only bring a total of two mattresses or box springs per day. Residency verification required. Additional mattresses and box springs may be brought to the shredder at the South Wake Landfill for a processing fee .)

Good to know

Site 1: 10505 Old Stage Road, Raleigh. Site 2: 6120 Old Smithfield Road, Apex.

Source: Wake County: Convenience Centers

Source wording
Site 1: 10505 Old Stage Road, Raleigh Site 2: 6120 Old Smithfield Road, Apex

Good to know

Site 4: 3600 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh. Site 7: 9024 Deponie Drive, Raleigh. Site 11: 5051 Wendell Blvd./Business 64, Wendell.

Source: Wake County: Convenience Centers

Source wording
Site 4: 3600 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh ... Site 7: 9024 Deponie Drive, Raleigh ... Site 11: 5051 Wendell Blvd./Business 64, Wendell

Can I give it away or swap it in Wake County?

We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Wake County.

If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:

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Drop off

Good to know

Convenience centers are open daily from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. for Wake County residents.

Source: Wake County: Convenience Centers

Source wording
Wake County Solid Waste Management Division manages 11 convenience centers for Wake County residents to drop off their own recycling and trash. Hours of Operation Daily from 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

City's own fee

Additional mattresses go to the South Wake Landfill shredder: $15 per mattress or box spring, paid at the Scale House, 6300 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Source: Wake County: Mattress Disposal Program

Source wording
Fee : $15 per mattress or box spring Location : Please pay disposal fee at the South Wake Landfill Scale House, located at 6300 Old Smithfield Road, Apex Hours of Operation : Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Paid junk removal

Comparison

Option Fee Notes
Convenience Sites 1, 2, 4, 7, 11 No fee shown Two a day; residency verification
South Wake Landfill shredder $15 per mattress or box spring Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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