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COUNTY LANDFILL TO SPONSOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) COLLECTION DAY AT NEW LOCATION

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, General News, Landfill, Public Events.

Alamance County Landfill officials are pleased to announce a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The site of the collection has changed for this event. The location will be in Holly Hill Mall’s parking lot, outside of Dunham’s Sports and behind Starbucks. The entrance will be on International Drive which is at the back of the mall. The address for Holly Hill Mall is 309 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington.

“We were approached earlier this year to consider changing locations in order to make it easier for residents on the western side of the county to participate. The Town of Elon assisted us with locating and obtaining a site with enough space to accommodate the anticipated participants,” says Assistant Solid Waste Director Emily Ball. “This continues to be an opportunity for citizens to properly dispose of unwanted materials they may have had for some time. We receive many calls from conscientious citizens asking what they should do with their unused paints, pesticides and household hazardous waste materials. We offer collection days where the public can dispose of these products free of charge. This is Alamance County Landfill’s 15th year offering a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, and it continues to be a popular and valuable service to citizens.”

The following is a general list of materials that will be accepted on October 21st.

  • Household cleaners, drain solvents, toilet bowl cleaners, oven cleaners, disinfectants
  • Solvents, thinners, shellacs, varnishes, sealers, wood preservatives
  • Automotive products including brake fluid, antifreeze, used motor oil up to 5 gallons per customer, motor oil filters, gasoline
  • Pesticides and insecticides including poisons, aerosols, weed killers
  • Miscellaneous materials such as acids, bases, kerosene, lead-based and electronic batteries, photographic chemicals, swimming pool chemicals, mercury, fluorescent light tubes
  • Latex and oil-based paint and spray paint
  • Propane Cylinders – (Grill and camp size ONLY)

Materials NOT acceptable for collection include:

  • explosives/ammunition
  • radioactives/smoke detectors
  • medical waste including sharps
  • electronics/televisions/computers

This free rain or shine collection event is for Alamance County residents only. No waste from businesses or commercial sources will be accepted. Members of the agricultural community are encouraged to participate in the event.

Alamance County Landfill sponsors this bi-annual event. Co-sponsors for this collection include Town of Elon, Alamance County Cooperative Extension, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program (PDAP).

If you have any questions regarding this event please call the Alamance County Landfill at 376-8902 or visit the web site at www.alamance-nc.com/d/landfill.

Contacts for Story:

Emily Ball, Assistant Solid Waste Director, W: 376-0411

Hurricane Irma Preparations

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Emergency Management, General News, Public Safety.

With the potential of impact from Hurricane Irma in the Piedmont region, Alamance County Emergency Management asks that you please take a moment to review your emergency plans, business continuity plans, and prepare for the potential of heavy rain and wind.

You can help yourself prepare for an emergency by creating an emergency preparedness kit. You can find the information at: www.readync.org

Also, if you haven’t signed up for NIXLE please do so by TEXTING ALAMANCE to 888777 or going to our website at  https://www.alamance-nc.com/em/ and go to Get Alerts

Alamance County Justice Advisory Council Vacancies for Commissioner Appointed Members

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Boards and Committees, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News.

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizens to fill five vacancies on the newly approved Alamance County Justice Advisory Council. Each appointee will be appointed to a 3-year term and no more than three consecutive terms may be served. The five (5) appointed positions are as follows:

  • Member of the Clergy or lay person active in community service
  • Defense Attorney who is a member of local bar association
  • Licensed Psychiatrist
  • Mental Health Consumer or Advocate (NAMI Representative)
  • Domestic Violence Victim, Advocate, or Family Member

The purpose of the Alamance County Justice Advisory Council is to provide oversight for the criminal justice continuum in a comprehensive, community-based and cross-discipline approach as it responds to issues that require a community response including Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Mental Illness and Detention and other justice related issues. The Council consists of 19 standing members, by virtue of their position in the county and the above noted 5 appointed members.

Meetings: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, at the Family Justice Center, 1950 Martin St, Burlington.

TO APPLY: Please visit our website: www.alamance-nc.com/boardscommittees/ and submit an online application, or download a copy of the application and submit it via email to the Clerk to the Board at: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com or by postal mail:

Alamance County Office Building
Attn: T. Frink, Clerk to the Board
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253

You can stop by the County Office Building and pick up an application or contact the Clerk to the Board at 336-570-4042.

Fall County Government Academy – Spaces Still Available

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Commissioners, Community, County Gov Academy, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

The Fall County Government Academy kicked off its first night with “Meet the Commissioners” night.  Chairman Eddie Boswell, Commissioner Amy Galey, and Commissioner Bob Byrd discussed their roles as elected officials.  They also took questions from the participants.
It’s not too late!  There are a few more slots available if you would like to submit your application. Please visit https://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/ to sign up no later than Friday, September 8th.

Planning Public Information Session and Public Hearing

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County News, General News, Planning, Public Events.

The Alamance County Planning Department is pleased to announce the following upcoming events:

Date & Time: Thursday, August 31, 2017, 4pm-6pm
Location: Alamance County Agriculture Extension Office Auditorium, 209 N. Graham Hopedale Rd., Burlington, 27217.
Public Information Session: The Alamance County Planning Department will hold an information session to provide additional information about projects underway in the Planning Department. This includes changes to the Alamance County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and proposed map changes. Staff will be available to help interpret any changes related to affected properties and explain any questions about the Ordinance. There will also be an opportunity to discuss work related to a Unified Development Ordinance and Comprehensive Planning efforts in the County. All interested citizens are invited to attend.

Date & Time: Monday, September 18, 2017, 7pm
Location: Alamance County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253.
Public Hearing: The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the Alamance County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. This hearing is being held to consider adoption of revised flood maps, clarified definitions and application of optional items related to the Ordinance. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
If you have any questions or concerns about this hearing please contact the Alamance County Planning Department at (336) 570-4053 or visit our website at: www.alamance-nc.com to read the proposed text and review a list of affected parcels.

If any disabled person has a special request for a hearing interpreter or other assistance, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (336) 228-1312 TDD 570-6326.

County Government Academy Fall 2017 Now Accepting Applications

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County Gov Academy, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Fall 2017 County Government Academy.  The academy is free and will run for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on September 5th and will conclude on November 7th.

The County Government Academy helps participants learn about the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community.

Participants must be Alamance County residents.  Members serving on board-appointed advisory boards/committees are encouraged to sign-up.  Class size is limited and academy slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Participants are asked to commit to attending every session.

The application is available online at:

http://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/ .  For more information, please call 336-570-4042 or email: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com .

*With the exception of the county landfill, all county locations are accessible via Link Transit.  For route and schedule information, please visit linktransit.org or call 336-222-LINK (5465).

 

Convention & Visitors Bureau Survey

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, Convention and Visitors Bureau, County News, General News, Public Events.

The Burlington/Alamance County Convention & Visitors Bureau is in Phase I of their rebranding effort and request your assistance to provide valuable information about our community and tourism.  The goal is to strengthen Alamance County’s presence as a destination in our region.  Below is the link to the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AlamanceCoCommunitySvy

Thank you for your participation.  Should you have any questions, please contact Grace VandeVisser at grace@visitalamance.com or by phone at 336-570-1444.

County Gov Academy Visits Landfill

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Community, County Gov Academy, County Manager, County News, General News, Landfill, Public Events.

The 2017 Spring County Government Academy concluded its last session at the county landfill.  Richard Hill, Solid Waste Director and Emily Ball, Asst. Solid Waste Director, spoke to the group about the size, regulations, and life expectancy of the landfill.  Ms. Ball detailed the many layers of the landfill cell and discussed the recycling services.  Johnny Dehart, Lead Attendant, accompanied the group on the tour.  The group observed some of the landfill operations.  They also observed and spoke with Emily Hinton, Landfill Attendant, who was finishing up work in the Recycling Center.

County Gov Academy Visits Landfill
County Gov Academy Visits Landfill
County Gov Academy Visits Landfill
County Gov Academy Visits Landfill
County Gov Academy Visits Landfill
County Gov Academy Visits Landfill
County Gov Academy Visits Landfill
County Gov Academy Visits Landfill
County Gov Academy Visits Landfill

County Government Academy Spring 2017 Now Accepting Applications

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Spring 2017 County Government Academy. The academy is free and will run for 9 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on March 7 th and will conclude on May 2nd.

The County Government Academy helps participants learn about the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community.

Participants must be Alamance County residents. Members serving on board-appointed advisory boards/committees are encouraged to sign-up. Class size is limited and academy slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to commit to attending every session.

The application is available online at: https://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/ . For more information, please call 336-570-4042 or email: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com .

*With the exception of the county landfill, all county locations are accessible via Link Transit. For route and schedule information, please visit linktransit.org or call 336-222-LINK (5465).