Apex Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Apex recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Cardboard and Paperboard Boxes (flattened)
- Office Paper and Mail
- Metal Food and Beverage Cans
- Plastic Bottles, Jugs, and Jars (#1-5)
- Glass Bottles and Jars
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Wraps
- Styrofoam Cups and Packaging
- Ceramics and Cookware
- Tanglers and Hoses
- Batteries
Can you recycle these items in Apex?
Can you recycle cardboard in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Apex?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
Town of Apex Public Works & Transportation · municipal dpw
Phone: 919-249-3427
105-B Upchurch StreetApex, NC 27502
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Apex, NC?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. Set containers out Roll town-issued trash cart to curb by 6:00 AM on collection morning. Leave 3 feet between cart and other objects.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Apex?
As of 2026-10-10: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Apex?
Curbside bulky waste collection available twice per month by advance request ($10 fee per collection). The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 919-249-3427 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Apex?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paperboard Boxes (flattened), Office Paper and Mail, Metal Food and Beverage Cans, Plastic Bottles, Jugs, and Jars (#1-5), Glass Bottles and Jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Wraps, Styrofoam Cups and Packaging, Ceramics and Cookware, Tanglers and Hoses, Batteries. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Monday-Thursday by Street Address).