Frequently Asked Questions

A maximum of two Solid Waste Stickers will be mailed to the listed taxpayer. One additional sticker may be purchased for $40.00. Should you sell your vehicle or replace your windshield turn in the sticker or half of the sticker for a free replacement.

You must provide proof of county residency and pay the required amount to receive two full-use Solid Waste Stickers.

Business and commercial uses are not entitled to solid waste stickers and must employ a private hauler for their trash and recyclable materials. Non-recyclable materials, excluding trash and recyclable materials, must be taken to the Transfer Station site and a fee imposed according to the current tonnage rate fee.

Solid waste stickers can be obtained from:

1. The Pender County Tax Department
   Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm
   Cash or Check only
2.  The Hampstead Annex Solid Waste Department
   Monday – Friday 10 am-3 pm
   Credit card only

Solid waste stickers (one set containing two stickers) are issued for two years, according to the Pender County Property Tax information. Only county residents in the unincorporated areas of the county receive the solid waste fee on their tax bill and thus receive the solid waste stickers.