Winter Markets Are Back! 

Join us at our Dowdy Park Winter Markets, held under the park's pavilion from 9 am – 12 pm on the following Saturdays:

• January 10 (TOMORROW)
• February 14
• March 14
• April 11

Shop for local, seasonal goods and cozy winter treats from your favorite local vendors. Unlike our larger markets, these markets are small gatherings with food vendors only.

We can’t wait to see you at the market!

The Town of Nags Head Board of Commissioners recently recognized Officer Shane Allen upon his retirement.

Officer Allen has served with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office, the Kill Devil Hills Police Department, and the Nags Head Police Department. During his tenure with Nags Head, he held multiple roles, including patrol officer, detective, and school resource officer, a role he served in with dedication since 2017. Known to many Nags Head Elementary students as Officer Shane, he made a lasting impact through his commitment to public safety and positive engagement with students, parents, and school staff.

Pictured from left are Commissioners Bob Sanders and Megan Vaughan, Officer Allen, Mayor Ben Cahoon, Commissioner Molly Harrison, and Mayor Pro Tem Megan Lambert.

We thank Officer Allen for his years of service and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.

Starting next week, the multi-use path will be closed from 4121 through 4125 South Virginia Dare Trail for a few days to replace a section of retaining wall.

As a result of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, we have made changes to our residential (Blue Route only) and commercial trash collection routes. In addition, all Town administrative offices will be closed on January 19.

Trash collection on our Blue Route will be rescheduled from the usual Monday collection to Tuesday, January 20. There will be no changes to the Thursday, January 22 collection.

Trash on the Green Route will be collected as usual on Tuesday, January 20 and Friday, January 23.

For commercial customers, trash collection will occur on Tuesday, January 21, in place of the Monday collection.

TFC Recycling's curbside recycling service will operate as scheduled, with no changes to collection times.

The bulk item/brush disposal yard will be closed that on Monday,  January 19. 

New year, fresh reminder! 

Smoke alarms are a key part of your home fire escape plan. Working smoke alarms give you early warning when seconds matter. Take a moment to check the date and test your smoke alarms.

Find more safety tips here.

Did you know? Recycling trucks are unable to pick up any items not placed inside the bin. Those items are all picked up by household waste and don’t get recycled. 

Cut and place all cardboard INSIDE the bin.

If have extra recycling needs, feel free to use the recycling containers at Nags Head's town hall, which are available 24/7/365. We have containers at our Public Services facility on Lark Avenue in the north end of town. They are available M, T, Th, F, and Sat 9 am - 3:30 pm. 

Thanks for recycling!

View a reference guide on what can and cannot go into our recycling containers. 

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 (2203 Lark Avenue), be sure to subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is $13.35/month.