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Wall Recycling Apex is a local recycling center in Apex that people drop household recyclables off at rather than toss in the trash. Neighbors, small businesses, and folks doing yard or spring cleanups use the place to keep bulky recyclables out of the landfill. The site sits on Pristine Water Drive and looks like a working yard more than a storefront.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop twice if there’s a scale - something is usually weighed on the way in or out at places like this. The property has large open bays and rows of containers; paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metal are commonly accepted at centers like this, and many facilities in North Carolina also offer electronics and household hazardous waste programs. Vehicles can pull up close to the drop-off points, but larger trailers need a bit more maneuvering room. Weekends and spring cleanup weekends are the busiest times, so expect a line or some waiting during those periods.
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Before You Go
- Flatten and bundle boxes before arriving to save time and make unloading quicker.
- Sort materials by type at home so it’s easy to drop items into the right container and avoid back-and-forth at the site.
- If bringing electronics or household hazardous materials, keep them separate from regular recyclables; North Carolina has specific handling for those, and they’re usually processed differently at recycling centers.
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