Trash disposal - Hyde County, North Carolina

BY THE TRUCKLOADTruckloads of commercialwaste and/or constructiondebris are accepted for acharge at these locations:• Dare County Transfer Station nearStumpy Point (252) 473-2059• East Carolina Environmental Landfill inBertie County (252) 348-3322.Please call them for pricing information anddirections.PRIVATE PICKUPSeveral private businesses are offeringcurbside pick-up services for Hyde Countyresidents. A training class was provided toassist with business startup,but the County doesnot endorse or recommenda particular business.Citizens may contact thePublic Works Departmentat (252)926-4196 for a list of those whocompleted the training.HOURS OF OPERATIONSwan QuarterEngelhardFairfieldScrantonPonzerOcracokeMonday7 AM to 12 Noon onlyTuesday & Wednesday7 AM to 12 Noon1 PM to 4 PMThursday – Saturday9 AM – 12 Noon1 PM – 6 PMSunday - ClosedMonday & Wednesday7 AM – 12 Noon1 PM – 4 PMSaturday9 AM – 12 Noon1 PM – 6 PMSunday - ClosedOpen daily 8 AM-5 PMDROP-OFF SITE ADDRESSESPonzer375 Smithwick RoadPantego NC 27860Scranton3961 Sladesville-Credle RoadScranton, NC 27875Swan Quarter488 Credle RoadSwan Quarter, NC 27885Fairfield10438 Piney Woods RoadFairfield, NC 27826Engelhard36154 US Hwy 264Engelhard NC 27824Ocracoke1140 Irwin Garrish RoadOcracoke NC 27860For more information aboutsolid waste disposal inHyde County, contactJames Blount, Superintendentat(252)926-4196Or visit our website at:www.hydecountync.govSince 1712HYDE COUNTYSOLID WASTEandRECYCLINGSERVICES© Hyde County Government 2012

RECYCLINGPlease continue to recycle at the drop-offsites, even if you hire someone to pick upyour household trash at the curb. Includerecycling when you negotiatea pick-up contract.Reducing waste, reusing, andrecycling are some of themost powerful ways that you can protectthe environment and save money. Go tothe N. C. Division of EnvironmentalAssistance and Outreach for moreinformation on reducing solid waste.http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/deaoWHAT CAN BE RECYCLEDThe following items are accepted at theconvenience sites. Follow the directions ofthe site attendant.Household Trash• All plastic bottles & jugs• Cardboard• Aluminum and steel cans• Newspaper, magazines, catalogs• Mail, office paper• Paperboard (cereal, shoe boxes)• Paper bags, phone booksAll of these items can be placed into therecycling containers located at each ofthe drop-off sites. These are sorted later ata materials recovery facility. Cardboardgoes into a separate container at theEngelhard site. Follow the directions of thesite attendant.Furnishings and constructionand demolition debrisYard waste, pallets, stumps, cement,and bricksPlace into the yard waste/debris areas atthe Engelhard and Swan Quarter sites.This debris is not accepted at the Ponzer,Fairfield or Scranton sites. Please removeall leaves from bags.Scrap tiresAll sizes are accepted at each of the solidwaste drop-off sites. Please remove fromthe rim. Contact the county if you know ofany tire stockpiles or illegal dumpsitescontaining tires.Appliances and scrap metalsPlease recycle all metals including majorappliances, small appliances, bed frames,lawn equipment, bikes, tools, car parts,pipes, sheet metal, siding, etc.Used motor oilPour into the oil containers. Waste oilincludes motor oil, transmission fluid,hydraulic fluid, diesel fuel, and lubricatingfluid. No cooking oil, mixtures of oil andwater, pesticides, or any other hazardousmaterials.Oil filtersPut into the filter collection barrels.Lead-acid batteriesElectronicsComputers, TV’s and all peripherals,telephones, printers, games, cords,rechargeable batteries, etc.GlassPut glass into the glass roll-off container.All colors can go together. The glass willgo to Dare County for processing.WHAT CANNOT BE RECYCLED• Shredded paper• Waxed cardboard• Pesticides• Motor lubricant bottles• Styrofoam• Plastic bags, tubs, cups, toys, plates,or bucketsHOW YOU CAN HELPRinse cans and remove the lids from glassand plastics.EDUCATIONThe Albemarle Solid Waste ManagementAuthority staff can address solid waste andrecycling issues for your classroom or civicgroup. To arrange a program, call (252)338-4458. You may also call this numberto ask questions about hazardous waste orspecial waste.THANKS FORRECYCLING!