Garbage & Recycling Program
Collection Schedules and Preparation
NOTICE: "OFF-SEASON" SCHEDULE IS IN PLACE.
Effective October 1 through May 30, trash pickup is every Monday. Recycling pickup is first and third Monday. Go to "Events Calendar" to see dates for recycling pickup
'In-Season" June 1 through September 30 trash pickup is every Monday and Friday . Recycling pickup is every Monday.
Roll your collection cans out the night before and roll them in from the curb after collection. Garbage collection in the summer begins at 3:00 A.M. Garbage or recycling placed outside of or on top of the cans cannot be collected.
Trash Cans: All property owners must purchase trash cans from Dare County. Contact Dare County by calling 252-475-5880 to purchase or replace trash cans. The cost is $69.39 and you pick up or $80.07 with delivery. Visa and Master Card is accepted over the phone.
Recycling Cans: All property owners can receive a recycle can through the Town at a fee of $90 per can. Sorry the Town does not accept credit cards, however delivery is included.
Remember: Roll Out/Roll In – 24!!
Garbage and Recycling Pickup
General: Southern Shores provides garbage and recycling collection at curbside using trucks with automated arms. All materials must be placed inside the can and all cans must be 3 ft. apart and 2 feet of the abuting pavement or they cannot be collected. Set cans out the night before pickups. Pull back within 24 hours.
Garbage Guide: (Green or black can) Use for general trash and garbage. Bag and place in the green or black can. Lids must close. NO trash outside cans, NO motor oil, yard waste, construction debris or hazardous waste. Garbage pickup is provided on Mondays. Beginning Memorial Day through the fourth Monday in September garbage pickup will be Monday and Friday. After that garbage pickup will be Mondays Only.
Recycling Guide: (Maroon/Red or Blue can) You may recycle certain clean materials placed loose in the red can (no bagging, tying or bundling). Corrugated boxes must be broken down/cut to fit inside the can. You may recycle: paper products (such as newspapers, junk mail, paper bags, phone books, magazines and catalogs); clean aluminum and steel cans and aluminum foil; clean green, brown and clear glass jars and bottles; and, clean #1 and #2 plastic bottles (only those with neck or pouring spout). No garbage or trash. No plastic bags, except for shredded paper. Shredded paper is accepted in plastic bags, due to if placed loose in the can it will end up blowing all over the streets when it is dumped. Recycling pickup is provided each Monday morning.
Dare County has a recycling center in Manteo, call 475-5880 for more information **Note: Plastics peanuts can be taken to the UPS store, where they reuse them. Also Food Lion recycles the plastic bags, there are containers at the store.
Large Item Pickup is provided by Dare County semi-annually (spring & fall)- dates to be announced. See "Large Item Pickup" for more info. Next large item pickup will be in the Fall, date to be announced.
Please e-mail, telephone or fax us with your questions and comments on Town matters. The Town Hall Office is open Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. We are always happy to hear from you and try to respond to questions promptly .
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