Raleigh
South Wake Waste Management Landfill Tour
- When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 6025 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: Free with Registration
Have you ever wondered what happens to your trash when it leaves the curb? Collection day is the first day in a long life for your trash. Join staff on a free tour of the South Wake Landfill to find out how Wake County Waste Management Division safeguards the environment and public health by safely disposing of over 1.2 million people’s garbage. On the tour, you will also learn:
How municipal landfills are designed and operated
Where you can recycle additional items, not picked up at the curb
Where to dispose of harmful household items safely
How to reduce waste at home, school or work
- Website: ncsciencefestival.org
- Contact Name: Solid Waste Management Division
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Family Fun
Registration online required.
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