Summary
Wake County is looking at what to do with our trash when the South Wake Landfill fills up around 2040-2045. Officials are weighing a new local landfill, hauling trash further away, or building a waste-to-energy facility.
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Disposal costs per ton and household costs vary widely across the options, ranging from $180 to $476 per household annually depending on the scenario chosen.
All Wake County residents and municipalities benefit from establishing a proactive, long-term waste disposal strategy before current capacity is exhausted.
Residents near potential new facility sites could experience increased truck traffic, environmental impacts, or proximity issues.
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