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Posted on: May 13, 2022

Public Works Snow Plow Rodeo

The Carrboro Public Works Department schedules a Snow Plow Rodeo each year to provide training opportunities to employees. Before it's actually snowing, they work on skills and technical abilities with snowplows and other equipment. Meet the Publ...

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Public Works News
Posted on: December 6, 2021

New! Leave the Leaves

With appreciation and recognition to the New Hope Audubon Society, the Town is encouraging residents to follow their "Leave the Leaves" initiative. Leaving leaves where they fall, or close thereby, saves time and money and recycles nutrients int...

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Additional Info... Public Works News
Posted on: May 1, 2022

Loose Leaf Collection

Loose Leaf Collection

Public Works provides loose leaf collection to residents year-round.  

Loose Leaves may be raked in a pile curbside for collection. No plastic or paper bags are allowed.

Please help our community improve travel safety for all, especially cyclists a...

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Loose Leaf Collection Schedule & Guidelines Public Works News
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Rain Gardens

Rain Garden Diagram

A rain garden is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water from a roof, driveway, or other impervious surface and allows it to soak into the ground.  Rain gardens can be a cost effective and beautiful way to reduce runoff from yo...

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Rain Gardens Public Works News
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Grow Zones

GROW ZONE  No Mow Zone Sign

Have you seen our new Grow Zone signs sprouting up around our town properties and parks? The Town of Carrboro is going back to nature with the creation of grow zones. Grow Zones are areas that are designated as NO MOW ZONES where native plantings are enco...

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Grow Zones Public Works News