Category: Utilities & Engineering
Spring Recycling Event May 1
Catawba County’s spring household hazardous waste collection event takes place Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds...
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Litter Sweep Event April 17
Volunteers are invited to help beautify the community by removing litter from our roadways at an event this month hosted by the City of Conover...
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Ranked #1 for Recycling in NC
Catawba County has been ranked number one in recycling statewide by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Environmental Assistance...
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Christmas Tree Recycling
Wondering what you'll do with your Christmas tree and other natural decorations after the holiday season is over?...
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Recycle Your Used Cooking Oil
As you prepare to fry this year’s Thanksgiving turkey, Catawba County Utilities & Engineering encourages you to recycle your used cooking oil afterwards through...
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Household Hazardous Waste
Catawba County’s fall residential household hazardous waste collection event will take place Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at L.P. Frans Stadium, home of the...
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Tarp Awareness Week 2020
Tarp Awareness Week (September 6-12, 2020) reminds residents to reduce roadside litter and increase safety by using tarps to secure waste loads in open vehicles...
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Household Hazardous Waste
Catawba County’s spring residential household hazardous waste collection event will take place Saturday, May 2...
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Republic Services Update
Republic Services has communicated to Catawba County their plan for waste collection during the Covid-19 Pandemic...
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Landfill Operational Changes
The Catawba County Landfill and five county Convenience Centers are open and operating on a normal schedule. In observance of social distancing recommendations, the Catawba...
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Mulch Giveaway at Landfill
Catawba County Utilities & Engineering is giving away free mulch on a first come, first served basis while supplies last...
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree and other natural decorations after the holidays? Catawba County and Republic Services have an answer for you....
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Hazardous Waste Collection
Catawba County’s fall residential household hazardous waste collection event will take place Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....
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Shonka Named U&E Director
Catawba County has hired Peter M. Shonka to serve as the county’s Utilities & Engineering Director. He begins work with the county September 9, 2019...
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Tarp Awareness Week: Sep 1-7
Tarp Awareness Week reminds residents to reduce roadside litter & increase safety by using tarps to secure waste loads. Half of roadside litter is blown onto roads, not thrown...
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