Wake County

Solid Waste Management Division

Winter-Spring  2018
Next Meeting
South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee

The next  South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee  meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the  Holly Springs Cultural Center , located at 300 West Ballentine Street, in 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
  • Providing a conduit for information between Solid Waste staff and the neighboring community regarding activities at the landfill
If you are interested in becoming a member of the South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee or plan to attend the next meeting,  please notify us ahead of time, so we can be sure there is enough seating.
Happy Trails
Christmas Tree Recycling

Wake County residents are asked to help enhance trails at County parks by recycling their undecorated Christmas trees from Tuesday, December 26, 2017 through Sunday, January 28, 2018. Trees collected will be chipped and used to mulch park trails at Harris Lake Park, Crowder Park and Bass Lake Park, among others.

The following Wake County Convenience Centers will accept trees, daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
The following County parks will accept trees daily from 8 a.m. until sunset:
Christmas trees must be undecorated (remove ornaments, tinsel, lights, etc.) to be accepted. For more information about the program click here.
Traffic Statistics
Number of Garbage Trucks

Month Trucks/
Day
Trucks/
Month

December 2017
141
3,526
November 2017
146
3,651
October 2017 149
3,876
September 2017
125
3,748
August 2017
134
4,013
July 2017
135
4,178

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

The landfill is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. To request more information about truck statistics email us .
Landfill Tours
Back By Demand

Residents boarding the landfill tour bus.
The free public tours of the South Wake Landfill will restart on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Check out our website for the full spring 2018 tour schedule and link to register. 
The tours last one hour, and participants must be Wake County residents, aged eight years and over.
Just Visiting...
A colony of gulls arrive at the landfill
Gulls
Gulls hanging out at the landfill.
The milder winters, and nearby nesting ground at Jordan Lake attract a colony of gulls from the Great Lakes to NC each year, add to that a convenient food source and the South Wake Landfill becomes a haven for the gulls each November thru February, before they all fly up north around mid March.
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 
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Tree Planting Program  
Program Start 
Wake County Solid Waste Management Division  presented   the Tree Planting Program to the South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee at their fall meeting on Wednesday, October 4th.

The Tree Planting Program will start in the  Forest Springs neighborhood, as our closest neighbors, some of these homeowners have a direct view of the landfill from their properties.  The application process  will take place this January prior to the spring 2018 planting season. 

Trees are available to eligible residents on a first come first serve basis (numbers are limited). Eligibility criteria is as follows:
  • A resident of the Forest Springs sub-division
  • Homeowner of a single family home 
  • Have a direct view of the landfill from your backyard
An online application form must be completed to request trees. A link to the online form will be provided to homeowners via the Property Manager and is available below.  Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, January 31, 2018 to be considered. 

If you are eligible based on the above criteria and would like to request trees, please click on this link to the online application.To request more information about the tree planting program, including eligibility, please  email  us.
Odor Control Update
Statistics & Summary

Data compiled from odor complaint forms related to the South Wake Landfill area for calendar year 2017 are listed below.  
2017
Avg complaints per day
Highest # complaints in one day
Date highest # complaints received
# days "0" complaints received
January 0.9
6
19th
21
February 0.6 3 6th & 22nd 19
March 0.8 9 17th 22
April 0.7 8 5th 20
May 1.2 4 8th & 29th 16
June 3.9 16 27th 16
July 3.6 22 29th 14
August 3.0 24 1st 12
September
6.0 25 16th 4
October 3.0 17 10th & 20th 12
November 1.9 16 27th 10
December 0.6 5 11th 19

As indicated in the December 2017 statistics above, the South Wake Landfill is experiencing favorable wind directions as of late, which thereby reduces unpleasant odors in nearby communities. In addition to this help from Mother Nature, John Roberson recently announced that Wake County will install additional landfill gas wells beginning in January 2018.  

Other efforts to reduce landfill odors will include completion of the partial closure project (see the following article) as well as installation of a landfill gas collection network in the newest phase of the landfill.  Note that the well installation will begin the week of January 22nd.

John Roberson will continue to issue update emails to advise all interested parties on the progress of the system. If you would like to be added to this mailing list, contact Stephanie Garehan.

Wake County values your feedback. If you notice objectionable odors near the South Wake Landfill, please let us know by submitting an online odor complaint form at the time you notice the odor.
Phase One Partial Closure 
Closure Project Update
Area outlined in red indicates Phase 1 Closure Area

After a slow start, the partial closure project is now moving very quickly -- so much so that this project is expected be complete by May 2018.

Installing a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) liner and geocomposite net

Ultimately, this project will allow for a more efficient capture of landfill gas on this site, thus helping with odor reduction and general aesthetics.  

Soil cover and grass seed now cover the LDPE liner.

To request m ore information about the closure project  email us.
Redesign and Improvement 
Project Update
Convenience Center may open March 2018

Redesign and Improvement Project in August 2017

Redesign and Improvement Project in January 2018

The construction of a new convenience center ("CC") and a new household hazardous waste ("HHW") facility along with expansion of the existing multi-material recycling facility ("MMRF") are well underway.  

Unfortunately, this construction project is behind schedule due to extensive rock excavation.  The contractor is working to get the project back on schedule, and Wake County hopes to open the new CC by March 2018.  The new HHW and MMRF will open later in the spring/early summer.  

To stay up-to-date on all changes to South Wake Solid Waste Management Facilities, follow us on Facebook . To watch a short video of the new site plans click here .