Public Works
Special Announcement: Effective October 1, 2011, OYSTER SHELLS will be accepted at the Moyock and Barco recycling centers for the NC Division of Marine Fisheries oyster bed re-seeding program. Look for the NCDMF signs. For information on the many benefits of oyster shell recycling, visit: www.ncfisheries.net/shellfish/recycle1.htm
Special Announcement: Effective October 1 to April 30 curbside trash and recycling pickup in Corolla will take place on Wednesdays. How to handle
Yard Waste...
The Department of Public Works is comprised of the Engineering Division and the Building and Grounds Division.
The Engineering Division is charged with the following responsibilities:
- Investigates storm water runoff complaints and drainage concerns
- Determines needs for issuance of Land Disturbance Permits
The Building and Grounds Division is charged with the following responsibilities:
- Coordinating all County sanitation and recycling efforts
- Maintaining all County owned properties - buildings, building equipment, landscaping, vehicles and street signs
- Administering contracts for County projects and services
- Providing custodial services to County facilities
- Overseeing contracted services for the solid waste operation of the Manned Convenience Centers and County Transfer Station
- Collecting data about mosquito populations.
What This Department Does Not Do
- Maintain NCDOT roads, right-of-ways and drainage ditches
- Provide garbage or trash pickup (except for the Corolla area)
- Provide installation services for culverts or driveways
- Dispose of dead animals
- Provide water or sanitary sewer services
- Provide debris removal subsequent to natural disasters
Contact Information
Eric Weatherly, County Engineer
Mailing addr: 153 Courthouse Road, Suite 302
Currituck, NC 27929
Phone: 252-232-6035
Fax: 252-232-3298
Email: Send Eric Weatherly an email.
Brenda McQueen, Superintendent of Buildings
Mailing addr: 153 Courthouse Road, Suite 302
Currituck, NC 27929
Phone: 252-232-2504
Fax: 252-232-3298
Email: Send Brenda McQueen an email.
The office of the Department of Public Works is located at 145 Courthouse Road, Currituck, NC (adjacent to the Historic Currituck Courthouse).
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
