The recycling drop-off site at the Wake Forest Public Works Operations Center on Friendship Chapel Road will close Friday, June 30, because of chronic misuse.
In recent months town officials have seen several instances of residents leaving prohibited items, including mattresses, sofas, other furniture and even a refrigerator.
The operations center has hosted the site for more than 15 years, providing a place where residents and small businesses could drop off cardboard, plastic bottles, aluminum cans and other recyclable materials.
“We realize that this is going to cause an inconvenience for many people, but as things go, the few ruin it for the whole,” Public Works and Utilities Director Mike Barton said. “We cannot continue cleaning up after individuals that won’t abide by a few simple rules.”
Barton says after the three dumpsters are removed on June 30 area residents may consider dropping off their recyclables at one of the following northern Wake County Convenience Centers:
- Site 6: 3913 Lillie Liles Road, Wake Forest
- Site 7: 9024 Deponie Drive, Raleigh
- Site 8: 2001 Durham Road/Hwy. 98, Wake Forest
To view a complete list of Wake County Convenience Centers, visit www.wakegov.com/recycling/division/facilities/Pages/cc.aspx.
