Category: Utilities & Engineering
Online Permitting Available
People who need to apply or pay for most permits in Catawba County may now to skip the visit to the permit office and handle their business online...
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Curbside Christmas Trees
Wondering what you'll do with your Christmas tree and other natural decorations after the holiday season is over? We have some answers for you......
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Recycle 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 Catawba County...
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Household Hazardous Waste
Residents can clean out their basements, garages, and attics and bring their hazardous waste to Catawba County’s annual fall residential household hazardous waste collection...
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Household Hazardous Waste
Residents can now add Styrofoam to the list of waste accepted at Catawba County’s annual spring residential household hazardous waste collection event, which takes place...
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Free Mulch
Catawba County Utilities & Engineering is giving away free mulch on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last...
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UPDATE: C & D Rate Extended
The current disposal rate of $28.00 per ton for waste normally accepted by the C&D Landfill has been extended through September 30, 2023...
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C&D Landfill Closure
The Catawba County Construction and Demolition landfill, having reached its capacity, will close permanently May 1, 2023...
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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? Catawba County's Landfill staff has an answer for you...
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Mulch Giveaway
Catawba County Utilities & Engineering is giving away free mulch on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last...
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Household Hazardous Waste
Catawba County’s annual spring residential household hazardous waste collection event will take place Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hickory American Legion...
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Landfill Closure
Catawba County’s Blackburn Sanitary Landfill and Blackburn Convenience Center will be closed Monday, January 17...
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Christmas trees and other natural decor will be accepted curbside and at all five Solid Waste Convenience Centers from Dec 26 - Jan 15...
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Recycle Used Cooking Oil
Frying your Thanksgiving turkey this year? Instead of pouring your used cooking oil down the drain, recycle it through Catawba County Utilities & Engineering’s cooking oil...
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Household Hazardous Waste
Catawba County’s annual fall residential household hazardous waste collection event will take place Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LP Frans Stadium...
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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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