Storm Debris Pick-Up Schedule and Sorting Information

Dare County has established a storm debris pick-up schedule for the unincorporated areas.  All debris must be sorted properly, as outlined below. Debris piles are to be set on the side of the road in the right of way by the deadline listed for each community. Please do not block driveways, storm drains or utilities.

This pick-up is for storm-related debris only. Other items must be taken to the landfill or held until the county’s annual large item pick up that will take place early next year. Flooded or damaged vehicles, boats and motor homes will not be collected and must be removed by the owner at their expense.  

The pick-up is being conducted by Dare County Public Works personnel using county-owned equipment. Please be patient and know that pick-ups in a particular area will vary during the assigned week depending on the amount of debris to be collected. There will only be one pass – once collection has taken place in your area, do not place additional debris by the side of the road. Resources are limited and multiple passes will not be scheduled.    

With the storm debris pick-up being handled in-house, Dare County Public Works will assign all possible resources to the effort. It will be necessary to close the Rodanthe Recycling Center and cancel recycling collection for businesses until the storm debris pick-up is completed. The Recycling Centers in Manteo and Buxton will remain open for business, operating on a regular schedule.

Martin’s Point, Hatteras Village, East Lake, Manns Harbor, and Stumpy Point – Debris must be sorted properly and placed in the right of way by Monday, October 22. Pick-up will be conducted Tuesday, October 23 through Friday, October 26.

Roanoke Island (Wanchese and unincorporated areas of Manteo), Buxton and Frisco – Debris must be sorted properly and placed in the right of way by Monday, October 29. Pick-up will be conducted Tuesday, October 30 through Friday, November 2.

Colington Harbor, Colington Island, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo and Avon – Debris must be sorted properly and placed in the right of way by Monday, November 5 for pick-up. Pick-up in these communities will begin Tuesday, November 6.

Debris should be sorted as follows: