Coastal Environmental Partnership

08/28/2026

Calling all volunteers!

We are still looking to fill a few spots for our 4th Annual Truck or Treat at the Tuscarora Landfill!

For more info, visit bit.ly/TruckorTreat2026Interest or email Somer Peede, Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected]

08/27/2026

What is that drone doing at the landfill?

It’s not delivering packages. And yes, that really is a very long “straw.”

This week, our engineering consultants from LaBella Associates were on site conducting routine gas well inspections. As part of their work, they’re also using specialized drone technology from Sniffer Robotics to collect air samples over the landfill.

These surveys give us another tool for monitoring landfill gas and helping ensure our systems are operating as designed and meeting environmental requirements.

Modern landfills involve a lot more technology, engineering and environmental monitoring than you might think.

We’re always looking for better ways to understand what’s happening at our facility and keep a close eye on the environment around us.

08/24/2026

Never place devices with lithium-ion batteries in your trash or recycling cart.

Find a battery drop off site near you at: batterysafe.nc.gov

08/21/2026

Wishing a very happy back-to-school season for our two summer employees!

Conner and Clayton, thank you for all your hard work around the landfill this summer. From weed-eating in 90 degree heat, to learning to work on machines, and working hard to keep the landfill clean and litter-free, you two have upheld a high standard of excellence.

We wish you the best in your future endeavors!

08/21/2026

07/28/2026

🌎 It's World Nature Conservation Day!

Today, we put our partnership with the North Carolina Coastal Federation into practice by delivering two full containers to their North River Preserve.

What happens next? The shells are spread out to cure in the sun, then bagged and returned to the water where they become the foundation for new oyster reefs. Those reefs provide habitat for marine life, improve water quality, and help protect our shoreline.

One small favor can make a big difference: Please keep trash out of oyster shell recycling bins. Every bottle cap, plastic cup, napkin, and piece of fishing line has to be sorted out by hand before the shells can be used. The photos show just a small sample of what volunteers encounter, and every bit of contamination adds time and effort to the recycling process.

Thank you to everyone who recycles their oyster shells correctly and helps us keep this valuable resource out of the landfill. Together, we're giving yesterday's oysters a second life while protecting North Carolina's coast. 🦪

07/10/2026

How’s everybody’s garden looking these days? It’s HOT, we haven’t had much rain, but our CoastalGrow Compost helps retain moisture for these long spells without rain! We are eating a tomato sandwiches at the office today. A southern specialty! Drop your pics below ⬇️

07/02/2026

Yesterday was one of our favorite days of the year!

We were able to award THREE recent high school graduates from Craven County Schools, Pamlico County Schools, and Carteret County with $1,000 scholarships to support their studies in environmental science fields. Congrats to Kristen Drone, Jonah Rose, and Bethany Copeland!

05/28/2026

Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority is implementing new fees effective July 1, 2026. Please see the rate sheet for the specific service. The increase will allow CRSWMA to continue to serve our region and residents with economically viable and environmentally sound solid waste disposal.