Solid Waste Billing
Solid Waste Service
Beginning January 1, 2021, solid waste service will no longer be covered by annual tax revenues, but instead by a $21 monthly solid waste fee included on residents’ Raleigh Water bill. The fee includes weekly trash, recycling and yard waste collection, along with seasonal and on-demand collections for loose leaves, Christmas trees, bulk waste pickup and large brush collection.
New Solid Waste Fee - Effective January 2021
In June 2020, the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners voted to approve a $21.00 monthly solid waste fee to be included on residents' utility statements.
Beginning in January 2021, solid waste services will no longer be covered through your annual property tax bill. The monthly fee of $21.00 includes one 96-gallon trash cart and one 96-gallon recycling cart. Services will include weekly trash, recycling and yard waste collection, and - upon request - additional services such and furniture and brush pickup.
When you contact Raleigh Water you will be automatically added to the solid waste collection service for the Town of Wake Forest. If the home is new construction, you will need to contact Public Works to have the address added for service both with Raleigh and the Town.
Business and Commercial
Business and Commercial entities should contact the solid waste provider of their choice for service.
Moving Out
Beginning January 2021, residents moving out of town will cancel solid waste service when water service is canceled. Solid Waste carts should be left behind at your home.
Project Share
The Project Share Contribution Program provides emergency funds to utility residents in a crisis, who are unable to pay their water, solid waste, recycling, and stormwater bills. It is funded by customer and corporate donations.
Of the funds contributed to Project Share, 100% stay in the service area and help customers located in Raleigh, Garner, Knightdale, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon.
For more information, email Utility Bill Help or call 919-996-3333.