The Town of Nags Head's cart rollout service, for properties with driveways on South Virginia Dare Trail and South Old Oregon Inlet Road, begins again May 1. 

From May 1 through October 31 each year these properties can participate in a sanitation cart rollout service.

During this time, a Town of Nags Head contractor, Trash Detail, will move a property’s sanitation carts from the home to the streetside the afternoon before collection and return them to the home after collection. Since the collection is twice per week, the contractor will be visiting each property four times a week for the six-month service period.

Note that outside of the May 1 to October 31 timeframe, carts will not be managed by the Town's contractor; therefore, cart management will again be the responsibility of the homeowner, renter, or rental management company. During this time, our staff will move carts back from the right-of-way; however, they do not return them to the home. 

For more information visit NagsHeadNC.gov/CartRollOut.

The Town is upgrading its analog water meters to smart meters. We are doing this to improve both staff efficiency and our customers' billing experience.

Water meters in Nags Head are located outside the home, so owners will not need to be present during installation. Installers will work Monday – Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. There is a possibility they may also work a few Saturdays. Sample Car Magnet for VEPO Water Metering 

The Town has contracted with VEPO Metering to perform the installations. All VEPO employees will wear VEPO-branded attire and drive a vehicle marked "VEPO/Contractor for the Town of Nags Head.” 

When a technician arrives for the installation, they will knock on the door to notify the customer that their water will be turned off for about 20 minutes. If no one is home, they will leave aWater Meter Upgrade Door Hanger Sample door hanger on the front doorknob letting them know that their meter has been upgraded. Once the upgrade has taken place, please flush your water lines for one minute before resuming normal water use.

Learn more on our website.

Have a concern or question for Nags Head's Police Department? Or do you want to just get to know the officers in charge of protecting your community? Join us Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 12-1 p.m. at Waveriders Coffee Deli Pub for Coffee with a Cop. We hope to see you there!

The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that it will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event from Thursday, May 9, 2024 through Saturday, May 11, 2024 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 9, 2024
• Buxton Collection: Buxton Transfer Station, (47015 Buxton Back Road), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024
• Manteo Collection: Dare County Public Works (1018 Driftwood Drive), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024

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 the Dare County Public Works website for more information about the events.

Dowdy Park Farmer's Markets Return June 13!

Get ready for the long-awaited return of the Dowdy Park Farmer's Markets on June 13! Our popular community event is back to offer fresh produce, artisanal crafts and foods, and vibrant community spirit.

Located at 3005 South Croatan Highway, the market is more than just a place to shop – it's where neighbors connect, friendships flourish, and local businesses thrive. With fresh, locally sourced goods and handcrafted treasures, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Join us in celebrating the return of these popular summer markets and support our local economy and community. Save the date and be part of the excitement on June 13!

If you can't make it June 13, we'll be holding them every Thursday through August 15.

Parking is very limited, so please park in the Nags Head Elementary School lot. Or, better yet, walk or ride your bike.

BTW-we've added a cornhole board set to the park's features, so bring those bags for a fun game. 

Hope to see you at Dowdy Park this summer. More information on other events will be forthcoming soon. 

Recycling is not only important in reducing material waste but also reducing energy waste.

You can make 20 new cans from recycled material using the same amount of energy that it takes to make 1 brand new can.

For a quick recycling reference, click here: https://tfcrecycling.com/what-can-be-recycled/

Thank you for recycling right!

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 $10.33/month thanks to a $5/month subsidy from the Town.