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Administration
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Morrisville's Town Hall is located at the corner of Morrisville Carpenter Road and Town Hall Drive. Public parking is free at Town Hall, with overflow parking at the Chamber of Commerce building (260 Town Hall Drive).
Driving Directions |
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We use many tools to get the word out to our residents. Check out our Notify Me lists and sign up to receive the latest news via email.
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The main focus of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5, also known as the “Recovery Act” or federal stimulus package) is to create jobs in today’s down economy. Recovery Act monies are being distributed to North Carolina primarily through existing federal/State channels in different program areas, such as transportation, education, health and human services, etc. (some monies constitute grants to individuals [tax reduction/stimulus, food stamps, etc.]). A portion of the monies received through existing State of North Carolina channels is available to towns on the basis of competitive grants. Morrisville staff constantly monitors the proper channels to obtain the most money possible for our qualifying projects. For instance, we participate with the local regional transportation planning organization which prioritizes transportation projects all over Wake County to ensure that Morrisville’s projects are given fair consideration in priorities for the region (at this time, however, Morrisville does not have any “shovel ready” road projects to qualify for transportation funding). The Town does, however, have a building project that may qualify for stimulus funds. A new Fire Station has already gone through the design phase, and should be ready for construction should the stimulus grant. The Recovery Act also offers grants for Firefighters and Police Officers, and Morrisville staff have prepared the necessary grant applications for these new positions. The grants typically will pay all direct personnel costs in the first year and a decreasing share for each of the following two or three years. Over time, the town will have to pick up all the cost for these positions. Pursuing these grants may not be feasible with our long-term budgeting. The Town has applied through Wake County for additional CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds for sidewalks in the community, and the Town plans to submit an application for an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant funded through Recovery Act monies (to be used for energy audits, building retrofits, other energy and resource conservation efforts). Submittal requirements have not been finalized. |
Budget
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The current Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Morrisville is $0.3665 per $100 assessed valuation. |
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The total General Fund Budget for Morrisville is $19,743,819 for Fiscal Year 2010. |
Finance
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Companies interested in receiving future Requests for Quotation or Invitations for Bid from the Town of Morrisville should visit Contracts.
Contracts |
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The Town of Cary manages water and sewer service for Morrisville residents. Call them at 919.469.4050 to set up your account.
Town of Cary |
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Karen Bass, Payroll Administrator at 919.463.6178 |
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Invoices are paid according to the terms state on vendor invoice. If terms are not stated on the invoice, we assume terms are net 30 days. |
Fire
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Our Fire Marshal frequently gives presentations to office employees, school classrooms, Homeowners Associations, etc. about fire safety. If you are interested, fill out our online request form.
Fire Prevention Activity Request |
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We are always looking for volunteers! Learn about our volunteer application process.
Volunteer Program |
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Open burning is allowed in certain situations in Morrisville Town limits. Information on open burning ordinances can be found in the "Your Government" section tab on the main page of this website. For further information, contact fire administration. |
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You may visit any of the three Morrisville Fire stations to get assitance and receive instruction on child safety seat installation. This service is offered seven days a week preferably between the hours of 7am and 7 pm. You may stop by at anytime and someone will be glad to assist you. |
Human Resources
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To confirm receipt of your application, you may email Human Resources. Please indicate in your email your name and the position for which you applied. |
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Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications received, we cannot provide information on the status of your application other than that it has been received. However, by checking the position status, you can see where we are in the hiring process. If the position status reads selection process and you have not yet been contacted, then you are not being considered for the position. |
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The Town of Morrisville generally has about 145 full-time employees. We also employ another 130-140 part-time employees, mostly with the Parks & Recreation Department. |
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When filling open positions, the following hiring process is generally followed: applicants are screened for qualifications, the most qualified applicants are selected to move forward in the process and called in for interviews and/or job related assessments, a final candidate is selected, an employment offer is made. More on the Hiring Process... |
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To check the status of an open position, please visit the Town's Employment Center on the Job Postings page. Position statuses will be updated frequently as we move through the hiring process. Job Postings |
Inspections
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Some examples of projects requiring permits and inspections are:
- Room additions
- Decks
- Roofs over decks or porches
- Finishing basements
- Bonus rooms and attics
- Lawn irrigation systems
- Accessory buildings
- All installations or modifications to electrical, plumbing and mechanical, heating or air conditioning systems, and water heater replacements.
Building Permits |
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Yes, if you own the property and will be living in the home for 12 months after completing the work. Permits and inspections are still required. |
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We enforce the North Carolina State Building Code which is based on the International Building Codes. A list of the current codes can be obtained from:
NC Department of Insurance, Engineering Division
322 Chapanoke Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27603
919.661.5880
NCOSFM |
New Resident Info
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Morrisville residents must sign up for water and sewer service with the Town of Cary. More... |
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Only bagged household trash can be put in your container. Bagging also helps keep your cart clean and reduces wind-blown litter. Do not place yard waste, brush, or any construction debris in your container. Automotive parts, tires, hazardous waste, hot ashes, and corrugated cardboard are also prohibited. You should continue to place recyclables for collection in the labeled recycling bins. |
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The following items can be recycled: newsprint and inserts, corrugated cardboard (over 3' x 3' must be cut down), chipboard (cereal/soda boxes), magazines, #1-7 plastics (neck smaller than the body), glass food and beverage containers (clear, brown, green), aluminum beverage cans, steel / aluminum cans (pet food, canned vegetables, etc.).
Cardboard must be emptied, flattened, broken down into 3' x 3' pieces or smaller, and placed near the recycle bin on recycling days only. Please take overflow cardboard to the convenience center at 266 Aviation Parkway. Please rinse and flatten recyclables if possible to maximize the use of bin space. |
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Wake County Animal Control handles any complaint regarding stray or rabid animals. You may contact them at 919.250.1475. The Police Department is not equipped or trained to handle animals, but we will respond in an emergency. Excessive barking or unleashed dogs at large may be a violation of a town ordinance. Contact us so that an officer may respond and investigate, 919.829.1911. |
Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources
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All request for refunds must be in writing. A full refund is given if the department cancels a program, facility rental or athletic league. A full refund minus $5 Administrative fee will be considered if written notice of cancellation is given 14 days prior to the program starting or ahtletic teams being selected or if the enrollment can be filled from a waiting list. Once a program has started or teams have been selected, a 50% refund will be given if the enrollment can be filled from a waiting list. After a programs have begun or teams have been selected, no refunds will be considered if the enrollment can not be filled from a wait list. No refunds are considered after the completion of programs, facility rentals or athletic leagues. |
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Medical hardship cases will be handled at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources. If medical hardship is granted, a refund may be given minus a $5 administrative fee, if received prior to the program starting or athletic teams being selected. No refunds will be given after the completion of programs or athletic leagues. |
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If you have participated with our programs before, please call Hannah Wang at 919.463.7110 and ask for your username and password. If you have not participated in our programs before, please visit our Online Registration site and request a username and password.
Online Registration |
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To rent an athletic field or shelter, please visit our Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources Administrative Office at 240 Town Hall Drive to fill out the rental application and pay the appropriate fees. To rent a classroom or the gymnasium, please visit the Cedar Fork Community Center at 1050B Town Hall Drive to fill out the rental application and pay the appropriate fees. |
Planning
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First, check the Morrisville Zoning Map to identify your parcels zoning, then open the Zoning Ordinance and direct yourself to Part C Article IV Table of Permitted Uses. All information about what is allowable under your zoning should be easily identified using this table. If you have further or more specific questions, you can contact the Planning Department at 919.463.6194. |
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Most signs displayed on the ground or exterior of a business require a permit. In order to obtain a permit, you must submit the correct application, a drawing or picture description of the sign you wish to erect, and a plot plan or parcel map identifying where on the property you are planning to place the sign. It is also important to submit the appropriate fee outlined in the Planning Fee Schedule for the process of your request.
Sign Permits |
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The Town of Morrisville's Planning Department offices are located at 260 Town Hall Drive Suite B Morrisville, NC 27560 right next to the Chamber of Commerce and the Police Department. |
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Please refer to the link below in order to learn step-by-step the Town's development review process. From Site Plan to Certificate of Occupancy. Click Here |
Police
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Call 911 only for emergencies – situations where immediate police, fire or ambulance assistance is needed.
For non-emergency situations, call 919.829.1911. Examples include dogs barking, loud music complaints or directions. |
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If you are involved in a minor crash where there are no visible signs of injury to persons involved and the vehicles are drivable, move your vehicle out of the traveled portion of the roadway. Cars left in the road contribute to traffic congestion which can cause other crashes. Call 911 and exchange driver information. DO NOT leave the scene until you have spoken to the police officer. |
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After a traffic crash, attorneys and insurance companies may require a copy of the accident report. To obtain a copy of the report, fax a request with the case number and return fax number to 919.380.6717 or stop by the Police Department at 260-C Town Hall Drive during administrative hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm). There is no charge for the report. Fax Report Request |
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Wake County Animal Control handles any complaint regarding stray or rabid animals. You may contact them at 919.250.1475. The Police Department is not equipped or trained to handle animals, but we will respond in an emergency. Excessive barking or unleashed dogs at large may be a violation of a town ordinance. Contact us so that an officer may respond and investigate, 919.829.1911. For further information on the Wake County Animal Ordinance, go here: Wake County Animal Control Ordinances |
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The City-County Bureau of Identification (CCBI) can assist you. They are located at 330 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, and provide this service daily. Their fingerprinting hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. For more information, contact CCBI at 919.856.6300. CCBI |
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At any given time there are Officers on the street, available to respond to calls for service. The Police Department counts on the citizens of Morrisville to alert us to unusual situations. Any time someone calls, a dispatcher will take the information, ask questions, decide what/whom to send, and assess the urgency of the call. Each call for service will be handled, though obviously the higher priority calls may be taken first. If you have an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency calls, please use 919.829.1911 The Morrisville Police Department encourages all neighborhoods to form Neighborhood Watch groups. Watch Groups provide extra eyes and ears in our neighborhoods. Email one of our Crime Prevention officers for further details on starting a Watch in your neighborhood. Email Crime Prevention Officer |
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If you feel you have been treated improperly by a Police Department employee, or if you have a significant concern regarding the actions of a Police Department employee, please call, write or visit: Morrisville Police Department
Internal Affairs
260-C Town Hall Dr.
PO Box 166
Morrisville, NC 27560
919.463.1600 fax 919.380.6717
Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm If you have been assisted by a Police Department employee and wish to commend the employee, please call, write or visit us through the Office of the Chief of Police.
Police Complaint Summary |
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You can download a Welcome Brochure from the Morrisville Police Department. It gives information regarding local ordinances (ex. leash law, noise ordinance, hunting, etc.) and other important information if you are new to North Carolina. You may download it here: Morrisville Welcome Brochure |
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You can email Sgt. Hanks or fill out the request for stats form. The data will be compiled and emailed or faxed back to you. Area Report Request |
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You should immediately pull to the right edge of the roadway and place your vehicle in park. Always remain inside your vehicle unless instructed to exit your vehicle. It is very important that you place your hands in plain view of the officer; this is to ensure the safety of our officers and the citizens that we have contacted. This is a very stressful incident for both the citizen and the officer and we will do everything possible to get you back on your way.
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Uniform Citations are issued by officers and the original goes to the Wake County Clerk of Court for scheduling. Any request for changes must be made through the Wake County Clerk of Court, telephone 919.755.4110
Click here for the Clerk of Court web page. More... |
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You do not have to register your system with us, but there is an Alarm Ordinance that covers it's operation. See the Police "Forms & Links" section for tips on how to prevent false alarms. Section 30-37 of the Town Ordinances covers Alarm regulations and fines for false alarms.
Town Ordinances |
Public Works
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Simply call the Public Works Department's Solid Waste Line at 919.463.7120 and request new service. You will need to supply the following required information: your name, your phone number, your new residence address, whether your residence is a new construction, and your move-in date. That’s it! The Public Works staff will then take care of setting up a service account in your name through Waste Industries - the Town’s current contractor - and will inform you of your assigned solid waste pick-up day. The Town of Morrisville’s solid waste services operate on a color-coded system: Monday- Red Route; Tuesday-Blue Route; Thursday-Green Route; and Friday-Yellow Route. Household garbage and recycling are collected each week on the day assigned to your specific address. Yard waste is collected twice each month on Wednesdays according to the color code, as follows: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays-Green & Yellow Routes; 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-Red & Blue Routes. When there is a 5th Wednesday in any given month, yard waste will not be collected. All garbage must be bagged and must be placed inside your trash container. Please do not place additional trash bags at the curb for collection. Likewise, acceptable recycling items (see link below) must be placed inside your recycle bin, with the exception of corrugated cardboard boxes. All boxes must be emptied, flattened, and broken down into 3’x3’ pieces or smaller and stacked neatly beside your recycling bin, as Waste Industries' recycling trucks cannot accommodate whole boxes. If you have a large amount of boxes to discard, please call Waste Industries directly at 919.596.1363 in advance of your pick-up day to alert them that you will have a larger than normal amount of boxes to be picked up. They will advise you regarding space availability on the truck for your route. Another available option would be to drop off overflow cardboard boxes at the Wake County Convenience Center located at 266 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville. Please be advised, however, that this Wake County facility also requires that boxes be emptied and flattened. Please Take Note: Both your trash container and your recycle bin must be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 AM on your collection day. Different specialized trucks will arrive to pick up your trash and recycling on your pick-up day, but the routes for both trash and recycling begin at 7:00 AM, so please observe this time deadline to ensure service. Yard waste items must also be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 AM on the Wednesday yard waste days designated for your color-coded route. If you have any questions or any service problems arise, please call the Public Works Solid Waste Line at 919.463.7120.
Acceptable/Unacceptable Recycling Items |
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As a courtesy, Waste Industries may occasionally pick up extra bags of trash or recycling placed at the curb, but consistent or excessive quantities will make it necessary for you to personally contract directly with Waste Industries for additional containers or for a special service. If you have an overflow of household trash or recycling, you may wish to take it to the Wake County Convenience Center located in Morrisville at 266 Aviation Parkway.
Wake County Convenience Centers |
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Both the trash container and the recycle bin are property of Waste Industries and should be left at the residence for the next occupant when you move. |
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Solid Waste pick-up schedules are periodically distributed in the Morrisville Connection newsletter, and schedules should be retained when received for future reference. If, however, you did not receive a newsletter or if you disposed of your newsletter, you may view the solid waste pick-up schedules for household trash, recycling, and yard waste at any time via the Town's website. At the Home Page, simply click on the words "Calendar of Events" and choose the option "Solid Waste Pick-Up Schedule" beside the current calendar displayed - or you may, of course, simply call the Town's Public Works Solid Waste line at 919.463.7120. Solid Waste Pick-Up Schedule |
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Curbside – curbside refers to that portion of the right-of-way adjacent to paved or traveled Town roadways that are wide enough and constructed to a high enough standard to support standard collection vehicles. Please make sure access to your trash container and your recycle bin is not blocked by your mailbox, your vehicle, or any other obstruction. It is most important to remember that all trash and recycling containers must be kept off the street during inclement weather events when streets will need to be plowed. Please call Public Works at 919.463.7120 if your trash container or recycling bin is damaged or missing.
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You may utilize the Wake County Convenience Center solid waste / recycling site at 266 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville, or you may call Waste Industries at 596-1363 to arrange an additional pickup and pay the extra charges applicable.
Wake County Convenience Centers |
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As soon as you are certain that pick-up of your trash, recycling, or yard waste has been missed, please immediately call Public Works at 919.463.7120 and report it. Waste Industries will be notified and, if at all possible, will make every effort to resolve the missed pick-up that same day or the following day. |
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Please call Public Works at 919.463.7120 and report it. |
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The Town of Morrisville collects bulky items twice each year, usually once in the spring and once in the fall. If you need to dispose of bulk items immediately, you may take acceptable items to the Wake County Convenience Center solid waste containment site located in Morrisville at 266 Aviation Parkway, which is open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Examples of acceptable drop off items include: furniture, scrap metal, cardboard, and other recyclable materials. Examples of unacceptable items include: yard waste; batteries; tires; air conditioners; paint; computers; “white items,” such as dishwashers, refrigerators, etc.; and other non-recyclable items. Used motor oil can be disposed of at any place that sells motor oil. If you have questions about what may or may not be taken to the Wake County Convenience Center site, you can look up your item on Wake County's Trash Takers website.
Wake County Trash Takers |
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Only bagged household trash can be put in your rolling trash container. Bagging also helps keep your trash container clean and reduces wind-blown litter. Do not place yard waste, brush, or any construction debris in your trash container. Automotive parts, tires, hazardous waste, hot ashes, and corrugated cardboard are also prohibited. |
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If you regularly need more than one trash container, you can enter into a private contract with Waste Industries for an additional container. Please contact them at 919.596.1363. You will need to pay them directly for the use of the extra trash container.
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The following items can be recycled: newspapers; white paper; green, brown and clear glass; corrugated cardboard (cut down to 3' x 3' sections or smaller); paperboard, such as cereal boxes, soda boxes, shoeboxes, etc.; plastic bottles / containers (#1 - #7, with neck smaller than body); juice bottles; sports drink bottles; salad dressing bottles; condiment bottles; laundry detergent bottles; dishwashing detergent bottles; cough syrup bottles; mouthwash bottles; shampoo / conditioner bottles; liquid soap bottles; aseptic juice boxes; gable-top paper cartons, such as milk cartons; milk jugs; metal food cans; aluminum beverage cans; aluminum foil (with no food residue); six pack rings; magazines; junk mail and catalogs; and phonebooks. Please remember to rinse and to flatten recyclables as appropriate to maximize the use of bin space. Again, cardboard must be emptied, flattened, broken down into 3' x 3' sections or smaller, and placed near your recycle bin on recycling days only. You may wish to take overflow cardboard to the Wake County Convenience Center located in Morrisville at 266 Aviation Parkway, but please be advised that this Wake County facility also requires that boxes be emptied and flattened. Please also take note that the Wake County Convenience Center at 266 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville now also accepts books, clothing and shoes for recycling. Waste Industries will not accept the following items for recycling: yogurt cups; margarine containers; frozen food trays; plastic wrap; plastic bags; styrofoam; stamps and stickers in junk mail; motor oil bottles; and pesticide bottles. For your convenience, recycling is picked up every week on the same day that your trash is collected. Please do not carry your recycle bin by the bungee straps. Please use the handles, as the straps may break. Wake County Convenience Centers |
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If you need an additional recycle bin, please contact Waste Industries directly at 919.596.1363. There will be a one-time charge by Waste Industries for the additional bin. |
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Leaves, grass clippings, brush and shrub trimmings, dead plants, tree limbs, and cut trees are accepted, but they must be handled correctly for pick-up. Leaves, grass clippings, dead plants, and small trimmings must be placed in clear bags or brown paper bags. No solid color plastic bags will be accepted. Larger individual limbs and brush, etc., must be cut down to less than 4' in length, 10" in diameter, and tied with string or twine into bundles that are less than 4' in length, 2' in width, and do not exceed 50 pounds each. Do not place yard waste in your garbage can. Bundle or bag yard waste as required and neatly place it at the curb. Dirt must be fully removed from all plant remains. Waste Industries does not collect dirt, lumber or wood, bricks or blocks, containers, planters, or any inorganic materials. If you have a large amount of yard waste that you have bagged yourself, it is always a good idea to call and alert Waste Industries (Phone: 919.596.1363) as soon as possible so that they can be prepared to pick up a larger than normal amount. Bundles and bags shall not exceed 20 in total per pick-up. Remember that this is a residential service. If landscapers do yard work at your home, they are responsible for hauling away excessive amounts of yard waste generated. |
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The Town has monitored the amount of yard waste put out for collection, and a determination was made that, at this point, weekly yard waste collection is not necessary. Therefore, the pick-up schedule for yard waste was changed to a flat twice a month pick-up for all routes. Thursday's Green and Friday's Yellow routes are collected on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, and Monday's Red and Tuesday's Blue routes are collected on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. During any months containing a 5th Wednesday, no yard waste will be collected during that week. |
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