Pender County Trash and Recycling centers and Transfer station scale house close only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
In event of inclement weather closing will be announced on news media and Pender County website.
Pender County Trash and Recycling centers and Transfer station scale house close only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
In event of inclement weather closing will be announced on news media and Pender County website.
BURGAW – Due to changes in safety and recent changes in recycling guidelines, Pender County Solid Waste District will not accept LP gas tanks.
Pender County Utilities Director Kenny Keel said he anticipates the restriction will be temporary.
“We have taken a large volume of LP gas tanks and at this time we can’t accept more,” said Keel.
In the meantime, Keel suggested residents contact the original provider of the tank for assistance or contact these possible sources of disposal:
“We are sorry for the inconvenience,” Keel said.
County offices and C&D Scale house will be closing at 3 pm today due to inclement weather.
All Convenience centers remain open today Monday August 3rd regular hours.
Tuesday August 4th – Solid Waste Convenience Centers and the Transfer Station scale house will start work at 9 am on Tuesday, weather permitting.
We are getting ready for storm but Trash and Recycling site will keep regular hours over the weekend.
Please visit our site for Monday updates from the county.
BURGAW – Pender County Utilities (PCU) issued voluntary water restrictions for Hampstead and Scotts Hill on May 14. The area includes the neighborhoods of Avendale, Cross Creek and Harrison Cove, as well as Island Creek Road and the neighborhoods of Wylie Branch and the Reserve at Island Creek.
The Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions continue to be in effect. All PCU customers are urged to reduce their water usage.
“Pender County Utilities water customers in these areas are urged to reduce their water usage by 5 percent,” said Kenny Keel, Pender County Utilities director.
Keel cites the factors necessary in issuing the Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions are due to delays in construction of the Hampstead/Scotts Hill Well Project and increased usage of water from the Rocky Point-Topsail and Scotts Hill Water and Sewer District systems.
“PCU worked diligently to improve the existing system,” said Chad McEwen, Pender County manager. “Crews installed new equipment to supplement our water supply from Wallace as well as adjusted the county’s pumping station and valves that will maximize the current system. Later this summer, one of the Hampstead wells will become operational, which will help us meet our daily water demand.”
“Customer cooperation is essential, especially regarding outdoor water usage,” said Keel. “Irrigation typically has the biggest negative impact on the availability of water between May and August. We recommend irrigating landscapes a maximum of 1-inch per week.”
Additional practical measure to reduce water consumption include:
For more information regarding the Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions, call PCU at 910-259-1570.
Pender County Solid Waste Trash and Recycling Sticker Information
Where can I obtain and pay for the solid waste stickers?
Solid waste stickers can be obtained in business hours from Hampstead Annex (910) 270-6704, Transfer Station Scale House (910)270-5011 and Burgaw Utilities Office (910)259-1570 with VISA/MASTER CARD, check or money order.
Who receives solid waste stickers and when are they issued?
One set containing two solid waste stickers are issued for two years according the tax rolls payment on both property and personal property taxes. (Personal property is listed if it is a habitable structure with an electric meter.) Only county residents in the unincorporated areas of the county receive solid waste stickers which are issued every two years. Form of proof of residence- ID or Driving License, water bill, electric bill or closing statement.
How do I obtain additional solid waste stickers?
A maximum of four stickers will be issued to the listed taxpayer. Additional solid waste stickers can be obtained at a rate of $15.00 per sticker.
Why are there two different solid waste stickers types and how is it determined which solid waste sticker I should receive?
The two solid waste sticker types include a Full Use Sticker and a Recycle Only Sticker. The type sticker you receive is based on the Solid waste Fee you paid with your tax bill. If your tax bill Solid Waste fee is coded Reduced, you paid an annual fee of $110.00 which allows recycling only. (Reduced code is listed on your tax bill because the tax office received a statement from private trash hauler indicating you were a customer receiving such a service). If your tax bill Solid Waste Fee is coded Full Use, you paid an annual fee of $220.00 which allows full use of the convenience sites.
What is the difference between the two solid waste stickers?
The Full Use sticker allows disposal of household trash and recyclable materials at all the convenience sites. Limited quantities of construction debris, large household items under 200 lb. a day may be disposed of at the Burgaw, Rocky Point and Willard sites with the exception that loads of the materials exceeding 200 lb. must be disposed of at the Transfer Station Scale House in Hampstead and a fee imposed according to the current tonnage rate fee.
The Recycle Only Sticker only allows disposal of comingled recyclable materials at the convenience sites. All other materials must be disposed of at the Transfer Station Scale House and a fee imposed according to the current tonnage rate fee.
How do I change the solid waste sticker I received?
If you received a FULL USE sticker and would like a RECYCLE ONLY sticker you need to show proof via current private hauler invoice, exchange your full use stickers for recycling only and notify the tax office to change your solid waste fee code. A refund will be provided within 60 days.
If you received a RECYCLE ONLY sticker and would like a Full USE, you must pay the difference in cost and notify the tax office to change your solid waste fee code.
I just moved here. How do I get some solid waste stickers?
You must provide proof of county residency and pay pro-rated amount of solid waste fee type requested based on the annual lapsed time.
What if I have a business in the County?
Business and commercial uses are not entitled to the solid waste stickers and must employ a private hauler for their trash and recyclable materials. Non-recyclable materials, excluding trash and recyclable materials, can be taken to the Transfer Station Scale House and a fee imposed according to the current tonnage rate fee.
Pender County offices will be closed Friday July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day.
Trash and Recycling Convenience Centers and Transfer Station scale house remain open on their regular schedule.
Solid Waste stickers are provided only with hard copy of tax bill showing the proper code for proof of payment. Without tax bill our personal can’t issue an updated sticker over the weekend and Holiday.
During normal office hours residents can pick up sticker at the Utilities office in Burgaw 910 259-1570 and Hampstead Annex building 910 270-6704 in Hampstead.
PENDER SOLID WASTE FY 2021 RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
(Effective July 1, 2020)
TRANSFER STATION TIPPING FEE $78.00 per TON
NON-PENDER COUNTY RESIDENT TIPPING FEE $162.00 per TON
USER FEE ~ Household waste disposal and recycling $220.00 per year
AVAILABILITY FEE ~ Recycling Only $110.00 per year
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE
Small quantities of construction debris such as roofing material, wood, wood pallets (must be broken down), sheetrock, and other similar materials may be disposed of at the Rocky Point, Burgaw, and Willard Convenience Centers. Large loads, in excess of 200 lbs., must be taken to the Hampstead Transfer Station (250 Transfer Station Road) and will be charged the current per ton rate. This service is for residential purposes only.
Contractors with large quantities of debris can make disposal arrangements with the Sampson County Landfill (910-525-4132)
BULKY FURNITURE – Couches, mattresses, box springs, and similar items may be brought to the Convenience Centers at Rocky Point, Burgaw, Willard or the Transfer Station for disposal. These items should be placed in the construction and demolition debris (C&D) containers. Large loads, in excess of 200 lbs., must be taken to the Transfer Station (250 Transfer Station Road) and will be charged the current per ton rate. This service is for residential purposes only.
* Tires originating from site clean-ups or land clearing, tires generated from businesses without the required paperwork/tire documentation, stockpiled tires, tires generated out-of-state, and tires from the general public in excess of five (5) per day ALL will be accepted at the Transfer Station off Highway 17 in Hampstead at a charge of $78 per ton.
Coronavirus have you cleaning? Those paper towels (and tissues) are too thin to recycle. Plus, they are dirty. Put them in the trash.
Masks aren’t recyclable.They also don’t belong in the parking lot or on the side of the road. Put them in the trash.
Gloves don’t belong in the parking lot or on the side of the road. They aren’t recyclable either.Put them in the trash.
Score a bunch of toilet paper? Recycle the plastic wrapper at the grocery store with your plastic bags — not with your curbside recycling!
Ordering a lot online?The plastic packaging can be recycled at your grocery store with your plastic bags — not with your curbside recycling!
Cleaning is important to prevent the spread of # COVID 19, but those disinfectant wipes aren’t made of paper, so put them in the trash.
Remember: most single use to-go containers are trash. If it isn’t a plastic bottle, tub, jug or jar, DO NOT recycle it.
Pender County offices will be closed Monday May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day. The Convenience Centers and Transfer Station remain open on their regular schedule.
Solid Waste stickers are provided only with hard copy of tax bill showing the proper code for proof of payment. Without tax bill our personal can’t issue an updated sticker over the weekend and Holiday.
During normal office hours residents can pick up sticker at the Utilities office in Burgaw and Hampstead Annex building room 101.