In light of the Christmas and New Year holiday season, there will be adjustments to our residential and commercial trash collection schedule, as well as the curbside recycling collection schedule. 

Monday, December 25

• Trash on the blue residential route and our commercial route will be collected Tuesday, December 26 instead of Monday, December 25.
• Collection on the green residential route for the week will be as regularly scheduled. 
• For subscribers to the curbside recycling service, recycling will be collected Saturday, December 23.

Monday, January 1

• Trash on the blue residential route and our commercial route will be collected Tuesday, January 2 instead of Monday, January 1.
• Collection on the green residential route for the week will be as regularly scheduled.
• For subscribers to the curbside recycling service, recycling will be collected Saturday, December 30.

Notes

• The Bulk/Brush Drop-off Yard is closed until April 2024 due to construction in that area. Curbside Bulk/Brush collection is available until April 30, 2024.   
• If needed, there will be additional dumpsters for trash at Town Hall.

All Town administrative offices will be closed Monday, December 25 through Wednesday, December 27 and Monday, January 1.

News from Dare County

Need help with energy costs? Applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program will be accepted beginning today, December 1.

Get more information.

News from Nags Head Woods Preserve 

If you are going to be enjoying oysters this season, please be sure to recycle your shells by dropping them off either at the Nags Head Wood Preserve or Jockey's Ridge State Park. The shells are redeposited in the water so they can build or restore our oyster reefs. Thank you!

View a list of oyster shell drop-off sites.

Photo credit Nags Head Woods Nature Preserve.

Join us at Dowdy Park for a magical holiday season, filled with festive cheer and exciting events. From enchanting light displays to heartwarming community gatherings, our lineup promises to make your holidays truly special.

Below is a list of the planned events. For more information on them, visit the Dowdy Park Events webpage.

• Farmer's Markets
  • Saturday, December 2 | 9 am - 12 pm 
    (Rescheduled from November 25)
  • Saturday, December 9 | 9 am - 12 pm
• Candy Cane Hunt
  • Thursday, December 14 | 4:45 pm
• Decorating Contest
  • Entries must be received by 5 pm Monday, December 18 

The park is located at 3005 South Croatan Highway and parking is available at Nags Head Elementary School.

Remember to replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands to connect. 

View more winter holiday safety tips.

Source:  National Fire Protection Association

You wouldn't believe some of the crazy items that get tossed into recycling bins. 

Toys are nonrecyclable items that come through recycling often. If you have gently used toys, please consider donating them first. If they're not in good condition, make sure they're going into your trash instead of curbside recycling.

Thank you for choosing to recycle your cardboard this holiday season!

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at town hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our public services facility (2200 Lark Avenue), subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is only $10.33/month thanks to a $5/month subsidy from the Town.