Town of Hope Mills

Public Works Director

Hector A. Cruz-Alicea

Phone: 910 424-4555 ext 3384

Deputy Public Works Director

Nicholas E. Crawford

Phone: (910) 424-4555 ext 3380 

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For a copy of our Sanitation services brochure or other important Hope Mills Public Works documents see our forms page linked here: Hope Mills Public Works Forms

Sanitation Department

Garbage Curbside Collection 

• YARD WASTE CANS, AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. The price of these cans is $5.00 each. These cans are used cans with either missing lids, damaged lids, or small cracks on the body of the can. These cans are still safe to be utilized for yard waste pickup. These cans are the only authorized style of can utilized for yard waste pickup. They can be lifted with the mechanical lift Sanitation trucks are equiped with.  We have attempted to reach everyone that was on the wait list, if you were unable to get your can when we called please go ahead and get one now.  We highly encourage all town residents to get one of these containers as it simplifies yard waste collection both for the resident and staff collecting yard waste.  If you have any questions please call 429-3380 or 429-3384.  Thank You!
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  Yard waste must be bagged, limit of 10 bags at the curb per week, each bag not to exceed 50 pounds. Any yard waste mixed with regular refuse will not get picked untill refuse is removed, Town can get fined by Cumberland County Landfill facility for not conforming to rules.
   
  Piles of limbs must be of a size 5' (feet) X 5' (feet) x 3' (feet) or less for weekly pickup at no additional charge. Any piles exceeding this limit but less that a full load are considered charge piles at a fee of $17.50 per pickup. If the size of the pile is 10' (feet) X 10' (feet) X 5' (feet) or more it will be considered a full load with a fee of $35.00 per unit. (One full load unit equals a pile that is 10' (feet) X 10' (feet) X 5' (feet)).
• We all know that during the fall season more vegetative debris accumulates. There are additional drop off sites where vegetative debris can be taken by each resident at no additional cost. The drop off site by Camden Road has a container where residents can drop off excess vegetative debris at no additional cost. To view location please click here, http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/solid_waste_mgmt/container_sites.aspx

• Items We Do Not Pick Up

  • White goods / Appliances
  • Large tables, couches, or recliners
  • Construction material: Dry wall, doors, shingles, tiles, tubs, roofing material, etc. 
  • Car parts, machinery, batteries, oil, motors or antifreeze 
  • Paint, chemicals, and hazardous materials
    Electronics: Televisions, computers, monitors

  These items may be disposed of at the proper Cumberland County site.
  www.co.cumberland.nc.us/solid_waste_mgmt

  Sharps – Hypodermic Needles

  A drop off site has been provided at the Maintenance facility at 3441 Well Street. Sharps should be placed into a closed container before bringing to the drop off site. Please do not mix sharps with your residential waste.

  GO GREEN PLEASE RECYCLE - IT ALSO HELPS SAVE GREEN KEEPING YOUR REFUSE FEES LOWER!!!

Waste Management's phone number is 910-480-4010

Acceptable Recyclables can all be commingled together in the recycling container and is collected on Wednesdays.

Acceptable recyclable items include:

Flattened corrugated carboard boxes magazines, office paper, junk mail, brown paper bags, newspaper, paperboard (cereal, cracker, drink and snack boxes), phone books, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles (#1-7), paper cardboard (dairy and juice containers), aluminum cans, aluminum cans, foil, pie tins, and steel or tin cans.

• Building and Grounds Department

  LaMar Marshall, Supervisor

  The Hope Mills Building & Grounds Department is made up of five staff members. We are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of over 26 acres of land. That includes, but not limited to, the Recreation Center, Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works Facility, Hope Mills Lake, all Town Cemeteries and four sections of Interstate 95.

  Our duties include building repairs such as plumbing, painting, carpentry, sprinkler system, landscaping, waxing floors to pruning trees and mowing grass.

  The department must plan and coordinate building and landscape projects, as well as, assist other department with special events such as the annual Festival of Lights.

  Street Department

  Ira Peterson, Supervisor

  The Street Department is responsible for maintaining a safe and dependable street system, allowing citizens and visitors alike to travel safely and efficiently. The Street Department coordinates for all Town owned streets, sidewalks, storm drainage and related infrastructure.

  The Street Department consists of five personnel that maintain 60 miles of streets within the Town of Hope Mills. The Street Department provides repair services for sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drain systems, signage, and roadway and street sweeping. The Street Department also has an Adopt-A-Street Program.

  Street Maintenance

  Over time, all streets require some type of corrective maintenance. Techniques such as asphalt patching, surface treatments and asphalt overlays are used to repair pavement and maintain an acceptable pavement condition. These activities are generally used to correct defects and tend to be more expensive than preventive maintenance alternatives.

  To report a street related maintenance problem, please call Public Works at 910 424-4555 ext 3383.  If the problem occurs after regular business hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, please call the Hope Mills Police Department at 910 425-4103. Please provide accurate, detailed information as to the location of the problem to help us respond quickly.

   

  Local utility Companies
  Progress Energy Power
  1-800-452-2777
  Lumbee River Power
  1-800-683-5571
  South River Power
  910 480-4836
  Public Works Commission Power, Water & Sewer
  910 483-1382
  2010 Water Quality Report for PWC: www.faypwc.com/about_reports.htm.
  
  Mosquito Spraying Program

  Hope Mills will begin spraying for mosquitoes appriximately within the first two weeks of May 2011 and will spray areas on a weekly basis through mid-September. Spraying will begin on or about 9:00 PM on Tuesday or Wednesday night. Wind or rain will delay spraying until the next calm and dry evening.

  For the mosquito program to work we need the cooperation of every resident in our Town. Here are some tips in the prevention of mosquito breeding grounds:

  • Check for items that might hold water including wheelbarrows, tires, hubcaps, toys, garden equipment, pool covers, tarps, plastic sheeting, pipes, drains, boats, canoes, recycling bins and trash.
  • Remove standing water in ponds, ditches, clogged rain gutters, flower pots, plant saucers, puddles, buckets, jars and cans.
  • Completely change water in birdbaths and wading pools weekly.
  • Drill drainage holes in tire swings.
  • Stock ornamental ponds and fountains with fish that eat mosquito larvae.
  • Avoid mosquitoes by staying indoors at dawn and dusk when they are most active.
  • Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants while outdoors.
  • Apply insect repellent that contains DEET. Follow directions carefully.
  • Install or repair window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out.

  Fleet Maintenance

  The Fleet Maintenance department consist of two employees who handle all logistics for the Town's 100+ vehicles and pieces of equipment, and small engine repairs.

  Phone: 910-424-4555 ext. 3382