Stricter Policy for Contaminated Yard Waste Cans

Summary

The City of Dunn has adopted a new policy to address the issue of yard waste cans being used for disposal of ordinary household trash. The policy includes enhanced screening of yard waste cans and a two-strike program for contaminated cans. The new policy aims to preserve the City's landfill privileges for yard waste and better educate the public on proper use of the yard waste can.

Details

Contact

Justin Hembree, City Manager, jhembree@dunn-nc.org, 910-230-3500

Subject

Stricter Policy for Contaminated Yard Waste Cans

Summary

The City of Dunn has adopted a new policy to address the issue of yard waste cans being used for disposal of ordinary household trash. The policy includes enhanced screening of yard waste cans and a two-strike program for contaminated cans. The new policy aims to preserve the City's landfill privileges for yard waste and better educate the public on proper use of the yard waste can.

Location

Dunn, North Carolina

Event Date

2026-04-28

Notice Date

2026-05-04

Notice Type

rule_change

Issuing Body

Dunn City Council