Catawba County citizens now have a dedicated contact line with Republic Services. For inquiries about pickups, your account or services, customers in Catawba County can contact Republic Services in two ways: A Catawba County phone line: 828-256-2137 A Catawba County email address: CatawbaCountyNC@republicservices.com The phone and email… View More
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NEWTON, NC — The Catawba County Justice Center in Newton will be illuminated in green November 4-11, 2026, as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. On Monday, Nov. 2, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation to support Operation Green Light. Operation Green Light’s mission is to show support for military veterans. The… View More
On Monday, the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) announced the basin's return to Stage 1 of the Low Inflow Protocol (LIP). The City of Hickory has also lifted mandatory water use restrictions following the improved conditions in the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. The return to Stage 1 means mandatory restrictions on nonessential water use that were required under Stage 2 are no longer in effect for the… View More
NEWTON, NC – Lithium-ion batteries power many of the rechargeable devices used every day, which creates battery waste that must be properly managed. Beginning December 1, 2026, lithium-ion batteries will be banned from landfill disposal in North Carolina. Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly used in devices over other types of batteries (alkaline, lead acid, etc.) because they are more powerful and longer lasting. However, this… View More