General News

Burgaw, Rocky Point and Hampstead waste sites are now open.

BURGAW – Due to the recent winter storm, Pender County closed all convenience waste sites. Three solid waste sites are now open.

“The recent ice and snow storm has created hazardous conditions for safe use at our Pender Solid Waste sites,” stated Bryan McCabe, interim director of Pender County Utilities.

McCabe said three sites, located in Burgaw, Rocky Point, and Hampstead, have concrete bases, which are currently being plowed and treated. The remaining sites with gravel bases will not be plowed at this time.

“We have evaluated the three concrete sites in Burgaw, Rocky Point, and Hampstead for safety issues,” said McCabe. “The sites are open today and the Hampstead site will also open on Sunday, Jan. 7 for normal operating hours.”

Residents should check the local media outlets, such as the Pender County Facebook Page before traveling to the Solid Waste Sites. Travel conditions may still not be safe and residents are urged not to travel until conditions improve.

All other Pender County sites will return to normal operating hours Monday, Jan. 8, weather permitting.

“We know this is an inconvenience for our Pender County residents,” state Randell Woodruff, county manager. “However, public safety is our upmost concern during this winter storm.”

Pender Solid Waste (PSW) serves as the management and administrative organization responsible for the collection, hauling, and proper disposal of approximately 35,000 tons per year of municipal solid waste (MSW) and construction and demolition (C&D) debris in Pender County. There are 12 convenience centers located throughout the county as well as a Transfer Station located near Highway 17 North in Hampstead.

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ALL of the Pender County Convenience Sites will close at 3 pm Christmas Eve (12/24th) and will remain closed through Christmas Day (12/25th). All locations will resume their NORMAL operating hours beginning Dec. 26th.

Beginning December 1st, 2017, Pender County Utilities will offer on-line utility bill payment. Please refer to the attached sign-up instructions here. Note:  The actual payment site will not be active until December 1st, 2017.

If the above link does not work, please copy and paste the following into the URL bar: https://pendercountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Pender-County-Utilities-Online-Bill-Pay.pdf

The NC Department of Transportation Bridge Maintenance Unit plans to close a single  lane of the East Bound lanes of I40, 2.19 miles West of Exit 390.  Weather permitting crews will close the lane beginning at 8:00 am on Wednesday, September 27th at 8:00 am.  Plans are for the work to be completed by 3:00 pm.

The lane closure is necessary to allow the Bridge Maintenance Unit to make repairs to a reinforced concrete column.

There will be no planned detour for this closure.   A vicinity map is below.

NCDOT urges motorists to use caution when traveling in the work zone.

For real-time travel information at any time, call 511, visit http://www.ncdot.gov/travel or follow NCDOT on Twitter. Another option is NCDOT Mobile, a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. NCDOT Mobile is compatible with the iPhone, Android and some newer Blackberry phones.

For further information, please contact Mark Stroud at 910-296-8730.

The Pender County Office of Emergency Management announced the storm watch was canceled.

“The storm stayed out to sea and we had no major issues,” said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency Manager.

Collins said the Emergency Operations Center has resumed normal hours.

“Preparing for this tropical storm is good practice for our citizens and our emergency services,” said Collins. “While we are grateful the storm did not impact our utilities or cause flooding issues, we urge our citizens to prepare emergency kits.”

Pender County Emergency Management will continue to post updates on the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/penderem and on the website http://www.penderem.com. If you need assistance call the EM office at 910- 259-1210.

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The Pender County Office of Emergency Management urged residents to prepare for a tropical storm which may bring sustained winds of 35-40 mph and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. This storm could deliver up to 5 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.

“We’re tracking this storm,” said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency Manager. “Every Pender County resident should take precautions to prepare for possible power outages. Citizens residing in low lying areas should be alert for localized flooding ”

The Pender County Office of Emergency Management urges all residents to secure lawn furniture, gas grills, and items that can be become flying debris.

Collins said residents should prepare for possible power outages.

Pender County Health Department urges residents to take this opportunity to assemble emergency supply kits which include at least one gallon of water per person, non-perishable packed or canned foods and juices, a can opener, rain gear, flashlights, a radio with fresh batteries, fully charged cell phones with an extra battery, cash, and fuel for generators. All important documents should be secured in a waterproof container. All pets should be secured.

According to the National Weather Service the tropical storm’s potential impacts include minor structural damage, large limbs and trees downed and scattered power outages.

“We urge residents to be alert in low lying areas,” said Collins. “Motorists should not cross flooded roadways with more than 4-inches of rushing water.

Pender County Emergency Management will post updates on the Facebook page at facebook.com/penderem and on the website http://www.penderem.com.

If you need assistance call the EM office at 910- 259-1210.

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The Hampstead Convenience Site and the Transfer Station scales will be permanently relocated to 250 Transfer Station Road.  Beginning August 1, you will need to use these new locations.  Both of these new facilities will be adjacent to the existing Transfer Station scales located at 312 Transfer Station Road.  Operating hours will remain the same.

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