Household hazardous waste is not collected by the Town of Knightdale due to its caustic properties and potential for environmental contamination; however, Wake County operates a household hazardous waste disposal program that is open to Knightdale residents at the following locations:
South Wake Solid Waste Management Facility (map, directions)
6130 Old Smithfield Road
Apex, NC 27502
Monday - Saturday, 8am-4pm
North Wake Solid Waste Management Facility (map, directions)
9037 Deponie Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
Monday - Saturday, 8am-4pm
Accepted household hazardous waste materials include:
- acids / bases
- automobile fluids / antifreeze
- batteries
- cooking oil / motor oil
- fire extinguishers (dry chemical)
- fluorescent light bulbs
- fuel oil / lighter fluid / kerosene
- household cleaners / chemicals
- mercury thermometers
- paints / lacquers / polishes
- pesticides / herbicides poisons
- photographic chemicals
- solvents / thinners / wood preservatives
Unaccepted household hazardous waste materials include:
- ammunition
- commercially generated waste
- explosives / shock sensitive items
- hypodermic needles / syringes
- medical waste
- radioactive materials
- smoke detectors
- trash / recyclables
- unknown materials