Update on City of Whiteville operations and services

WHITEVILLE, NC (Press Release) — Whiteville has released information in regards to their operations and services within the city.

City Operations

The City of Whiteville will be returning to normal operations on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, with the exception of activities related to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.  The Parks and Recreation Department will later announce when normal operations and scheduled activities will resume.

Solid Waste Services

Residential trash service will begin today, Tuesday, September 18 and will continue through September 19.  Due to the effects of Hurricane Florence and contamination concerns, customers are being asked to place their recycling materials container along with their trash container for pick-up, through Monday, September 24.

Downtown Recovery Efforts

The City is placing dumpsters on Madison Street for assisting downtown businesses in recovery efforts.

Leaf and Limb Services

Residents are asked to place leaf and limb debris on the roadside until full collection services can be coordinated/restored.

Utility Accounts/Billing

Water/Utility late fees are waived this month.  Water/Utility bills are normally due on or before September 24. Due to Hurricane Florence, customers will have until October 5, 2018 to submit payments.  After, which time, normal service fees will apply.

Permits

Permitting Fees associated with damage from Hurricane Florence will be waived.