Waste collection regulations on number of carts, recycling take effect
In an effort to provide Fayetteville residents with more consistent waste collection services, the city began enforcing new trash and recycling policies Saturday. The changes, which the City Council approved in January, notably limit households to two 96-gallon brown or green rollout carts per week for household waste and one 96-gallon blue rollout cart for…
Food waste composting gains traction in North Carolina
A pilot program in Cary diverts food waste from the landfill to create compost used at a local farm.
North Carolina communities look to boost recycling efforts
Fast-growing cities like Durham are looking for methods to reduce the growing amount of garbage they produce.
City evaluating private streets to determine if they are safe for trash pickup
Starting July 1, Fayetteville residents who live on certain private streets won’t have their household trash picked up at their homes but at an alternative site with easier access for garbage trucks. The change is part of an ordinance adopted by the Fayetteville City Council on Feb. 27. The ordinance is meant to protect city…
County officials turn to temporary fix, advanced technology as landfill nears capacity
Cumberland County’s Ann Street Landfill will be out of room by 2030. The landfill has operated at 698 Ann St. since 1980, when it moved from Cliffdale Road. Relocating a landfill or …
City Council approves new limits on garbage, yard waste pickup
Fayetteville residents would be limited to two carts of household garbage and 10 containers of yard waste each week according to updates to the city’s garbage pickup ordinance given preliminary …
Cumberland board applauds improved service at Ann Street Landfill
Long wait times for disposing of bulk waste are in the past with the new Ann Street Reimagined project.
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Ian prompts cancellation of outdoor recreation programs, garbage pickup changes
With heavy rain and strong wind expected Friday and Saturday as a result of Tropical Storm Ian, Fayetteville officials have adjusted recreation programs and garbage pickup for Friday and Saturday.