The Public Works Department provides direct service to citizens through the provision of solid waste collection & disposal, water & sewer utilities, fire protection system, road & drainage repair, mosquito control, beach cleaning, and street sweeping.
Also, the Department is responsible for planning, management, construction, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. These indirect services are often unseen but are vital to our mission to ensure that the needs for growth and development are met while minimizing the impact on existing residents.
The Public Works Department is comprised of four Operating Divisions:
The Water and Sewer Division is operated as an enterprise fund for the city and is not supported by the General Fund tax dollars. In addition, capital projects are funded by impact fees assessed on new construction.
Water & Sewer Division provides the following services:
Operate and maintain drinking water distribution system, including pipes, pumps and valves, to provide continuous, uninterrupted service.
Install and maintain customer service connections
Investigate water quality, quantity, and/or pressure complaints
Install water & sewer line extensions to serve new customers
A short report from your water supplier will tell you what is in your tap water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires water suppliers to deliver annual water quality reports to their customers. These reports are being mailed to all accounts that are billed for water service. If you receive water from the City of North Myrtle Beach, but do not receive a bill, please call the Department of Public Works at 843-280-5500 to receive a copy or click for PDF version
The Office hours: 8:00AM to 5:00 PM Crews typically work Monday - Thursday 7:00AM to 5:00PM and Friday 7:00AM to 11:00AM
Operate and maintain the swing bridge at Barefoot Resort Bridge Road
Residential Collection Schedule:
Residential garbage service is provided for all residents. Bag Service is provided twice a week and Roll-cart service is provided once a week in accordance with the following schedule:
Maps are available by clicking on the type of service below:
Service is provided twice a week as indicated on the map. All household garbage should be placed in plastic bags and set at the street for pickup.
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For prompt and efficient service, plastic bags should be no more than 30-gallons capacity, should not weigh more that 50 pounds full, and should be sufficiently tied.
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Bags should be placed at the curb no later than 7:00AM on the designated collection day to ensure pickup.
Curbside Roll-cart Service
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Service is provided once each week as indicated on the map. All household garbage should be bagged and placed in the roll-cart container. The roll-cart should be set at the street for pickup.
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Once emptied, the roll-cart should be promptly removed from the street and returned to the home until the next scheduled collection day. Please help North Myrtle Beach beautiful by keeping roll-carts out of the street except on the designated collection days.
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The roll-cart should be placed beside the street no later than 7:00AM on the designated collection day to ensure pickup.
Yard Waste
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Yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, tree trimmings, etc.) is collected once each week for all residences as indicated on the map. All limbs, branches, etc. should be cut to lengths less than 5 feet and should be less than 6 inches in diameter.
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For prompt and efficient service, yard waste should be placed in a neat pile near the street separate from household garbage no later than 7:00AM on the designated collection day to ensure pickup.
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Yard waste generated by landscape contractors, tree services, etc. is not picked up by the City and should be disposed of by the contractor performing the work.
Recycling
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The City provides curbside recyclable materials collection once each week. City residents may pick up their collection bin at City Hall at no charge. Additional collection bins and replacement bins may be picked up for a nominal charge. Proper identification and proof of residency is required.
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All recyclable materials (newspaper, magazines, glass, aluminum cans, steel cans, cardboard, paperboard, plastic containers and plastic bottles) should be placed in the green recycle container and set at the street no later than 7:00AM on the designated collection day.
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In addition, the City operates a recycling drop off site located on Bay Street at 6th Avenue South and a cardboard collection site at the solid waste transfer station.
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The City of North Myrtle Beach encourages all citizens to participate in the recycling program by using the curbside bins or taking materials to any drop off site.
Commercial Collection Schedule:
Multifamily and commercial garbage collection is provided through the use of bulk containers. It is scheduled on an "as needed" basis with the property manager and/or individual business. This service may be provided by the city or by a private waste hauler at the option of the property manager or commercial establishment.
