Brunswick County Debris Collection Update

Sept. 26, 2018 – Brunswick County’s debris contractor will start collecting vegetative debris the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 26, starting in the central unincorporated area of Brunswick County.

Vegetative debris collection in the central area is expected to continue for several days. The next areas to be collected will be determined after debris collection begins. Non-vegetative debris will be picked up on later passes, as well as any vegetative debris not picked up on the first collection. Updates will be provided as information is available.

Brunswick County’s debris contract includes unincorporated areas of Brunswick County, including state-maintained roads and private roads which are open to the public. It does not include debris in gated communities at this time due to FEMA regulations.

Unincorporated areas are areas not in a city or town. Citizens who live in a city or town should check with officials for their town for debris instructions. Citizens who do not know if they live in a city or town should visit http://gis.brunsco.net/ to look up their address.

Residents in unincorporated areas of Brunswick County should sort debris into six categories:

1. Normal household trash
2. Vegetative debris (leaves, lots, plants, tree branches – NOT BAGGED, this includes leaves and pine cones)
3. Construction and demolition debris (building materials, carpet, drywall, furniture, lumber, mattresses, plumbing – this material can be bagged)
4. Appliances and white goods (air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters)
5. Electronics (computers, radios, stereos, televisions, and other devices with a cord)
6. Household hazardous waste (cleaning supplies, batteries, lawn chemicals, oils, oil-based paints and stains, and pesticides)

Debris should be placed in between the sidewalk and the road; debris placed from the sidewalk toward your property will not be picked up. Citizens who do not have a sidewalk, ditch or utility line in front of their home should place debris at the edge of their property near the curb or edge of the road. Placing debris near or on fire hydrants, water meters, trees, poles or other structures makes removal difficult.

Crews will move through the County several times collecting debris; debris that is not picked up on the first collection will be picked up on a subsequent collection.

FEMA regulations prohibit Brunswick County from waiving tip fees at the landfill.