Photo of tops of paint cans to promote the Dare County hazardous waste collection May 12 - 14, 2022.

The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that it will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event from May 12-14, 2022, in three different locations throughout the county.

During this event, Dare County residents and property owners can drop off hazardous waste for safe disposal at the following locations:

Northern Beach Collection: Kitty Hawk Town Hall (101 Veterans Memorial Drive), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022
Buxton Collection: Buxton Transfer Station, (47015 Buxton Back Road) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022
Manteo Collection: Dare County Public Works (1018 Driftwood Drive), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022

Residents of Dare County may use any of the three locations noted above during the three-day household hazardous waste collection event.

Please note that this hazardous waste collection is only for Dare County residents (both property owners and year-round residents) as well as the agricultural community/farmers within Dare County.

Visit their web site for more information on what materials are accepted.

The Dare LWV has created an easy tool for you to use this election season. Visit Vote411.org and type in your address...you will find out where to vote, hours to vote, about early voting, what's on your ballot, and read up on the candidates. For the best non-partisan information before you cast your vote! Be an informed voter and visit soon.

Voter Registration: Now thru April 22 (today!)
Absentee Voting - Ballot request March 28-May 10
Submit ballot by May 17
Early Voting starts April 28-May 14
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS MAY 17TH

Photo of three women in a library. Pictured here are president Diane Henderson (standing), vice president Jean Joseph (L), and secretary Peggy Birkemeier, shortly after the league was granted provisional status in 1988. Photo by Drew Wilson.

Thank you to the Outer Banks History Center for this interesting post from their Facebook page. We thought it was appropriate because of the upcoming primary election on May 17, 2022.

The League of Women Voters of Dare County is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The Dare County group was formed in 1987 with fifteen members, with Diane Henderson serving as the unit representative. Each year the organization publishes the Citizens Guide, a directory of elected officials and local services; sponsors public candidate forums; and hosts programs that increase awareness of public services and community issues.

Pictured here are president Diane Henderson (standing), vice president Jean Joseph (L), and secretary Peggy Birkemeier, shortly after the League was granted provisional status in 1988. Photo by Drew Wilson.

Drawing of top of home in floodwaters. Know Your Hazard. Learn more at nagsheadnc.gov/flood.

It is important to know the hazards that may exist for your property and what steps you can take to prepare your property to reduce the risks of flood damages. Flooding can occur during storm events such as hurricanes or simply from heavy rainfall and poor drainage of soil conditions. Floods can happen any time, anywhere.

Visit http://nagsheadnc.gov/213/Flood-Information for more information regarding planning for flood hazards in Nags Head.

Photo of Bulk Item Collection With Caption Saying That the Service Ends in April

April is the last month, until fall 2022, that we will be collecting bulk/brush items from the curbside of improved lots in Nags Head.

We conduct sweeps of the town by zone, so there is no need to call us to arrange for a collection. However, you must have your items by the road prior to our arrival.

Accepted Materials

Zone 1 - Westside Neighborhoods (West of US 158) and North of Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Industrial Park/ Carolinian Circle/Nags Head Pond/NH Acres/Vista Colony/Woodhill/The Villas/Villa Dunes/North Ridge

The last day to set out items was Monday, April 11, 2022. Please do not set anything else by the road to be collected.

Zone 2 - Westside Neighborhoods (West of US 158) and South of Jockey’s Ridge State Park Soundside/South Ridge/The Cove/Village at Nags Head/Lakeside/Cedar Island/Pond Island/Causeway
The last day to set out items was Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Please do not set anything else by the road to be collected.

Zone 3 - East of US 158 from Hollowell Street South to South Nags Head
The last day to set out items was Monday, April 20, 2022. Please do not set anything else by the road to be collected.

Zone 4 -East of US 158 from Eighth Street South to Hollowell Street Properties between the highways - all neighborhoods between US 158 and along South Virginia Dare Trail
Last Day to Set Out Items - Friday, April 27, 2022

Material Placement for Bulk Item Brush Collection

Blue box with QR code to click on to share your input with the Town of Nags Head about management of the town's estuarine shoreline.

Our estuarine shoreline is critical natural infrastructure that protects homes, roads, and other important community assets that are vulnerable to flooding, storm surge, and erosion. The Town wants to be proactive in managing our estuarine shoreline; therefore, we are developing a comprehensive plan to address the management of 17 miles of estuarine shoreline.

The plan will inventory existing shorelines and document historical changes; identify shoreline best management practices that can be used for each segment of the shoreline; explore legal barriers to shoreline management; and consider the impacts of future hazards, such as sea level rise, on the estuarine system.

As part of this project, it's important to understand community values and thoughts and how the shoreline is currently being used. Please help us with this project by sharing your thoughts and feelings about the estuarine shoreline.

Take the survey.

To learn more about the project visit our website.

We have several construction projects taking place. To receive notifications when we post updates to our web site about the projects, such as the Old Nags Head Cove water main replacement, visit nagsheadnc.gov/notifyme. Scroll down to News Flash to choose which updates you would like.

Photo of recyclables ready for shipment this Earth Day 2022.

This Earth Day, think about how recycling helps our community.

Recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 trees
Recycle 1 aluminum can conserves enough energy to power a 60 watt light bulb for more than 4 hours
Recycling 1 ton of plastic saves 1,000-2,000 gallons of gasoline

It may seem like the small action of throwing your soda can into the recycling bin instead trash won't make a difference, but as you can see, it all adds up for the benefit of our planet!

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at town hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our public services facility (2200 Lark Avenue), subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is only $9/month thanks to a $5/month subsidy from the Town.

Upcoming Board of Commissioners and Planning Board Meetings

Board of Commissioners, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 9 am
Planning Board, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 9 am

Notes

View a calendar of all the upcoming meetings.
All Board of Commissioners and Planning Board meetings are livestreamed via the Town's YouTube channel.