TOWN OF GLEN ALPINE
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Public Works
Note: Curbside means near street not on sidewalk or in side ditch, but still on your property.
- Solid Waste (household garbage) – Collected each Friday at curbside in provided container. Please do not block cul-de-sac or turn arounds with trash cans.
- Hard (Rough) Trash (appliances, furniture, etc.) – Monthly pick up. Picked up the 1st(consecutive) Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. Hard trash must be placed at curbside no later then 7 am Wednesday for pick up; it will not picked up at any other time during the month. Please do not place at curbside prior to the Saturday before scheduled pick up. See Guidelines.
GUIDELINES for HARD (ROUGH TRASH)
May include lumber, old appliances, furniture, tires, and metal
Tires must be taken off rims (wheels)
No liquid paints (open cans mix with sawdust or kitty litter and let dry)
No roof or siding shingles
Do not mix limbs or brush with rough trash
No hazardous materials accepted (batteries, oils, antifreeze)
No cardboard
Note: Cardboard is a recyclable product. Extra landfill fee for disposal apply
All residents are encouraged to recycle. The town recycles clean cardboard, newspaper magazines and clean paper, plastic bottles no plastic bags or sheeting by providing a recycle trailer located at various sites on the following schedule:
Monday – Lail Rd. Church
Tuesday – Pea Ridge St. at cemetery parking lot, Methodist Church
Wednesday – Jug Wilson St. at ball field
Thursday – Hennessee St. at First Baptist parking lot
Friday – Linville Street, gravel parking area
- Tree Limbs/Brush –Picked up and chipped on regular bases as time permits – place at curbside. Must meet guidelines for pickup.
Guidelines for Limbs, Brush
Limbs should be placed butt end to curbside, cut in lengths no longer than 10 feet. Limbs larger than 4” in diameter must be cut into 4 ft or shorter lengths and trimmed. Log pieces must be cut into lengths weighing no more than 50 pounds.
No tree stumps – we cannot dispose of.
Note: Do Not place on sidewalks or in side ditches. Keep on your property
- Leaf Collection –Only bagged leaves will be picked up at curbside from October 15 thru March 15. DO NOT blow leaves into the street, side ditches, or storm drains.
- Snow Removal – In times of inclement weather do not park in the streets or near curbside so snow removal equipment can clear the street. Vehicles will be towed if left in the street.
- Town Dump Truck – All residents may request use of the town dump truck (when available) for large clean-up projects that cannot be moved to curbside. Truck may be reserved 2 times a year without charge, after 2 times there will be a $25.00 charge.
POLICE
Emergency - 911
Non Emergency –584 – 2622, press 1
Animal control within Town limits call non emergency number.
TOWN HALL
Clerk’s office hours –
Monday thru Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Phone – 584-2622, press 2; Fax 584-2622
Planning, Zoning, Code Enforcement, Fire Inspections–
Office hours are M-F 8am-12pm Phone: 584-2622, press 4; Fax 584-2622
Building Inspections – Burke Co. 438-5420
Utilities - Water and Sewer - City of Morganton 438-5845, emergency –438-5277
Duke Energy – 1-800-769-3766 (power outage)
REMC – 1-800-228-9756 (power outage)
Annual Events 2017
Wine Festival/Gazebo dedication/May Day - May 13th
Fourth of July Parade - July 4th
Fall Festival - Sept 22nd-23rd if two days, Sept 23rd if one day
Halloween Parade - Friday the 27th or on Halloween the 31st
Christmas Parade - Dec 2nd
ORDINANCE REMINDERS
Keeping Ditches Clean:
Please do not place grass clippings, leaves, or other debris in side ditches. It is mandated by the Clean Water Act that our storm water system must be kept clear of debris. This rule is enforced under the Glen Alpine Storm Water Ordinance.
MOWING GRASS:
When mowing grass please do not blow your clippings in the street (if you do, please blow them back on to your property). Blowing grass clippings in the street can create a safety hazard. Doing so is a violation of the towns litter ordinance (Violators subject to civil penalties) Try composting: Grass clippings and leaves make great compost. Save money and help the environment.
SIGN ORDINANCE:
If you have an event or yard sale and put up signs, please remove the signs as soon as the event is over. We do have a sign ordinance.
ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE:
It is unlawful for the owner to allow a dog, cat, or other animal to run-at-large and to allow an animal to continually make noise (bark, etc.) to the point that a reasonable person would consider to be a nuisance.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE:
Any owner of property located within the Town limits of Glen Alpine occupied or not shall keep the premises maintained and free of overgrown grass, weeds, and or debris.
Complete copies of all Town ordinances may be obtained at townhall or by calling 828-584-2622