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Beach Restoration 2022

A beach restoration project will take place this summer from 8031 South Old Oregon Inlet Road (Comfort Inn South) near MP 16 south to Nags Head's corporate limits abutting Cape Hatteras National Seashore near MP 21. Read on...
Annual Critical Fire Hydrant Testing Underway

Each year during the offseason, Nags Head Fire Rescue conducts critical fire hydrant testing to verify water flow that may be needed for fire protection. Read on...
Memorial Day Ceremony May 30

The Town of Nags Head will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 11 am. Read on...
New Speed Limit in West Side Neighborhoods Starting June 1

Starting June 1, 2022 the speed limit in all of Nags Head's west side neighborhoods will be 20 mph to increase pedestrian safety. We'll begin installing new speed limit signs soon. Read on...
Sidewalk Extensions in Nags Head Acres and Old Nags Head Cove Neighborhoods

Sidewalk extension projects scheduled for Nags Head Acres and Old Nags Head Cove Subdivisions Read on...
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommended Budget

Town Manager Andy Garman presented the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommended Budget to Nags Head's Board of Commissioners at their May 4, 2022 meeting. Read on...
Sanitation Cart Rollback Service for SVDT and SOOIR May 1 - October 31

Starting May 1, 2022, Nags Head will begin an enhanced sanitation cart rollback service for residential properties with driveways on South Virginia Dare Trail and South Old Oregon Inlet Road. Read on...
Old Nags Head Cove Watermain Replacement

Project construction update Read on...
Memorial Day Sanitation Collection and Office Schedules

Although all Town administrative offices will be closed on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, there is no change to our sanitation collection schedule or the bulk item/brush yard's operating hours. Read on...

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Dowdy Park Summer Events
Join us at Dowdy Park at 3005 South Croatan Highway through mid-September for fun events such as farmer's markets, yoga, and concerts. Located just a block away from the beach, park features include an inclusive playground, an amphitheater, and bathrooms.
Event Information
Check out Dowdy Park's other features and a map.

Trash and Recycling
Trash and Recycling Collection Routes and Schedules
Curbside Recycling Service and Recycling Drop Off Points
Bulk Item/Brush Disposal (Note that a permit/sticker is required to use the bulk item/brush collection yard.)
**Curbside collection of bulk items and brush takes place from October through April each year.
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