Up to 10 waste stations are available to pick up from three different locations. A waste station includes one compost bin, one recycle bin and one trash bin. If you would like to request more than 10 waste stations, you must complete another reservation form for a different pick-up location.

Please note: Equipment must be picked up and returned to the same location; no exceptions.

Rolls of specially labeled bags are provided for each type of bin:

Recycling Bins

• Each roll of recycling bags contains five bags.
• Each recycling bag can hold up to 200 bottles/cans.
   

Compost Bins

• Each roll of compostable bags contains eight bags
• Each compostable bag has been tested to hold 50 lbs. maximum.
   

Trash Bins

• Each roll of trash bags contains ten bags.
   

NOTE: Staff will determine how many rolls of bags to provide based on estimated attendance and duration of event. Remember to monitor bins regularly to avoid contamination and overflows. Please return any unused bags for future use.

The borrower/person listed on the reservation form is responsible for the equipment. Therefore, they must be present at pickup, no exceptions. To loan equipment from Wake County, the borrower is required to sign a reservation form, that states they agree to:

• Return bins clean (wipe down lids and signs, if dirtied during event).
• Return bins to the location indicated in the confirmation email.
• Return bins by the date indicated in the confirmation email.
• Recycle, compost and dispose of all waste materials collected accordingly.
• Return any unused bags.
• Reimburse Wake County $90 per bin if lost or damaged beyond use.
   

Note: Completing a reservation form does not guarantee approval. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please allow 48 business hours for a response. Please submit your reservation form as far in advance as possible and at a minimum two weeks prior to pick up. 

Contamination – when the wrong item is placed in the bin, is a common issue. To alleviate the issue we suggest:

• Remove standalone trashcans from view.
• Group the recycle, compost and trash bins together to create a waste station.
• Introduce the waste stations to your guests at the start of your event.
• If you are using compostable foodware, tape samples to the compost sign.
• Assign someone to monitor waste stations for contamination during the event.
   

Small amounts of trash and recyclables can be placed in your curbside carts for collection. Please split recycling bags and empty recyclables loose in the cart. Large amounts of trash, recyclables and compostables can be dropped off for FREE at Wake County convenience centers.

Note:

• Recyclables must be placed loose, not bagged, in the 'mixed recycling' containers at convenience centers.
• Not all convenience center sites accept compostables, so please check prior to arrival.
• When using convenience centers in a box truck or dual-axle trailer, a FREE Trash Pass is required prior to arrival.