Wake County

Solid Waste Management Division

 Summer  2018
Next Meeting
South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee

Note: The South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee will now meet in the months of March and September .

The next  South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee  meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the  Holly Springs Cultural Center , located at 300 West Ballentine St, Holly Springs. 

The South Wake Landfill Citizen Committee was established in 2006 prior to the opening of the landfill with the purpose of providing:
  • A forum for neighbors of the landfill to have a voice in its continuing development
  • A conduit for information between landfill staff and the neighboring community regarding activities at the landfill
Committee members are asked to:
  • Attend semi-annual meetings 
  • Share information presented in meetings with neighbors 
  • Subscribe to the semi-annual South Wake Landfill newsletter
  • Share comments, ideas, concerns related to the South Wake Landfill at meetings 
If you are interested in becoming a member of the South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee or would just like to attend the next meeting, please contact us .  

NOTE: C ommittee meetings are not public meetings .
Traffic Statistics
Number of Garbage Trucks

Month Trucks/
Day		 Trucks/
Month
May 2018
153
4,028
April 2018
149
3,713
March 2018 139
3,749
February 2018
139
3,326
January 2018
142
3,539
December 2017
141
3,526

The above table shows the number of garbage trucks tipping waste at the South Wake Landfill over a six month period, from December 2017 thru May 2018. 

The landfill is open Monday thru Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. To request more information about truck statistics email us .
Landfill Tours
New Dates Added

Residents boarding the landfill tour bus
Wake County Solid Waste staff provide free tours of the South Wake Landfill to the public and interested groups wanting to learn more about what happens to their garbage. 
Tours last one hour and participants are expected to be able to board and ride the landfill tour bus. Upcoming public tour dates include:  
Seating is limited, priority is given to Wake County residents. All tour participants must be aged eight years by the date of the tour.
Click here to learn more about touring the South Wake Landfill.
Event Recycling
FREE Bin Loan Program
Waste stations available at no cost to residents
Wake County Solid Waste Management Division is excited to launch a FREE Event Recycling & Bin Loan Program to help the residents of Wake County host their own zero waste events. 
The County has 25 portable recycling, composting and trash bins or "waste stations" available to loan for events, small or large, public or private, from weddings and neighborhood block parties to park festivals and marathons. The bins are easy to transport and include bags and signage that make it easy for attendees to sort recyclable and compostable materials.
Whats more, the County operates eleven Convenience Centers to provide free and easy, recycling, composting and  disposal services to residents.   Click here to learn more about the program or to borrow bins at your next event.
Have Questions?

We strive to keep residents well informed on activities taking place at the landfill and welcome all feedback. If you would like more information, have questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us.
Telephone
: 919.856.6424
Address:
 Wake County, Solid Waste Management Division, P.O. Box 550, Raleigh, NC 27602
Director: John W. Roberson, 
PE 
Website:  www.wakegov.com/recycling 
Stay Connected
Like Us on Facebook

Wake County Solid Waste Management Division is on Facebook sharing information on waste reduction, reuse, recycling and waste disposal services in Wake County. To stay up-to-date on the latest news and events connect with us on  Facebook .
Tree Planting Program Update
Trees Delivered in Spring
Green Giants being delivered to Forest Springs in April
The Tree Planting Program provided seven neighboring homes with trees in April. With 50 homes currently eligible to apply for trees  Wake County Solid Waste Management Division is busy planning for a fall application/planting period for neighbors of the South wake Landfill. 

If you would like to apply for trees k eep an eye out for an email from your property manager in August, 2018. Trees are expected to be delivered by mid October . 

Up to five large evergreen trees are available for eligible residents. To be eligible residents must live in the Forest Springs sub-division, in a single family home (no town homes),  with a backyard that faces north towards the South Wake Landfill (per the HOA Board). To inquire about the Tree Planting Program, including a list of available  species  click here .
Odor Control Update
Statistics & Summary

Data compiled from odor complaint forms related to the South Wake Landfill area for the previous six months are listed below.  
2017/2018
Avg complaints per day
Highest # complaints in one day
Date highest # complaints received
# days no complaints received
May 2018 0.45 5 1st 26
Apr 2018 0.47 4 30th 23
Mar 2018 0.94 6 23rd 18
Feb 2018 0.54 4 20th 18
Jan 2018 0.58 3 19th & 25th 20
Dec 2017 0.6 5 11th 19

Odor control projects recently completed, underway, or scheduled to begin soon include:
  • Soil is being used to cover waste on the days that odors are reported in order to provide maximum odor protection 
  • The vapor based odor control system was upgraded in May
  • The odor control system is increased to maximum operating capacity in the evening and early morning of each day
  • Mulch is being used to cover the side slopes of the landfill to absorb odors 
  • The cap and permanent closure of 20 acres of landfill was completed in May
  • Further expansion of the landfill gas collection system is scheduled for July
  • The working face of the landfill is moving in a northerly direction, further away from its neighbors to the south
The Solid Waste Director, John Roberson will continue to issue updates on the progress of odor management efforts. If you would like to be added to this email list, contact us . 

Wake County values your feedback. If you notice objectionable odors near the South Wake Landfill, please let us know as soon as possible by submitting this odor complaint form at the time you first notice the odor. Reporting odors immediately allows us to respond quicker and make the necessary changes to operations. 
Partial Closure Project Update
Project Completion
Grass now covers the landfill liner.

The permanent closure of 20 acres of the South Wake Landfill was completed in May 2018. This project will allow a more efficient capture of landfill gas, odor reduction and improve general aesthetics. To request more information about the closure project email us. 
South Wake Waste Facilities
Redesign & Improvement Project

Redesign and Improvement Project in August 2017

Redesign and Improvement Project in May 2018

The construction of a new Convenience Center, new Household Hazardous Waste Facility and expansion of the existing Multi-Material Recycling Facility are near to completion!
 
Unfortunately, the project hit a major set back earlier in the year due to extensive rock excavation. The contractor is working around the clock to open the new Convenience Center by the end of June/early July. The new Household Hazardous Waste Facility and expanded Multi-material Recycling Facility will open in mid/late June. Until then, all existing facilities remain open for business as usual and we thank you for your patience as we make these improvements. 

To watch a short video of the new site plans click here .
Changes to Convenience Centers
Trash Pass Program
In an effort to reduce the misuse of the Convenience Center program by contractors the use of  box trucks and dual-axle trailers have been restricted at Wake County Convenience Centers. 
Wake County residents that wish to use a dual-axle trailer or box truck are required to apply online for a free "Trash Pass" from Wake County Solid Waste Management Division, in advance of their visit to the Convenience Center.
Residents who use the Convenience Centers in a single-axle trailer, pick-up truck or personal car do not require a Trash Pass.
Click here to request a "Trash Pass" or to learn more about the program.