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Frederick Battle is Director of Solid Waste.

Frederick Battle is Director of the Solid Waste Services Department.

Solid Waste Services

The Solid Waste Services Department provides garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection to Raleigh residents, operates a yard waste composting facility and maintains the city’s now closed landfill. There are four divisions within the department:

Mission Statement:
To PURSUE a commitment to PROVIDE a safe, efficient, and effective solid waste collection and disposal system that PROTECTS the natural environment, citizens of Raleigh and its employees and that PRESERVES the quality of life of our citizens and their environs today and into the future. We SHALL pursue this commitment in such ways so no one else can compare.

Our Values:
Continued building of customer and community partnerships. We believe in an ongoing dedication to quality service and to customer satisfaction.

Our Vision:
The Department believes that our actions today have a direct impact on the future. We support the vision of the City of Raleigh as a community coming together to create a sustainable future for generations to come, championing the human spirit.

Department Goals/Information:
  • To safely and efficiently collect residential solid waste and dispose of it at the county landfill.
  • To safely and efficiently collect residential recyclable materials for processing and reuse.
  • To increase recycling and reuse options for Raleigh residents whenever feasible.
  • To safely and efficiently collect yard waste debris from Raleigh residents.
  • To operate a yard waste composting facility to accept Raleigh yard waste debris and provide compost products back to the public.
  • To improve the general cleanliness of the Raleigh community through all solid waste programs.

For More Information Contact:

Solid Waste Services Department

Solid Waste Services Department
400 W. Peace Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-831-6890

Frederick Battle
Solid Waste Services Director
Solid Waste Services Department
400 W. Peace Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-831-6890