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Pitt County Government Offices Open Thursday, February 5

Government offices open at 12:00 p.m.

Pitt County Government offices will open at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Pitt Area Transit System (PATS) will resume normal operating hours on February 5, weather permitting. 

Solid Waste and Recycling opened all County convenience sites on Wednesday, February 4.

Full closure information related to this weather event can be found on the Pitt County Government homepage and closings/delays page www.PittCountyNC.gov/Closings, or social media account:  Facebook @PittCountyNC.  

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 252-270-8035. 

The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov 

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Solid Waste & Recycling Opens All County Convenience Sites

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Solid Waste & Recycling has opened all County convenience sites on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The Transfer Station located at 3025 Landfill Road, Greenville opened yesterday.

Full closure information related to this weather event can be found on the Pitt County Government homepage and closings/delays page www.PittCountyNC.gov/Closings, or social media account: Facebook@PittCountyNC.  

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 252-270-8035. 

The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov 

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Pitt County Government Offices, Services/Programs Closure Update

Schedule changes happening February 4

Pitt County Government offices, including Public Health clinical services, will be closed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

“I extend my appreciation and gratitude for the significant number of dedicated County employees who have continued to work throughout this challenging weather event. Due to the condition of secondary roads, continuing precipitation and cold temperature forecasted, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of staff and those we serve, County offices will be closed tomorrow, says Janis Gallagher, County Manager.

Cultural Arts & Recreation programs/classes are cancelled for Wednesday, February 4.

Pitt Area Transit System (PATS) services will be limited on Wednesday, February 4.

Patients with clinic and PATS appointments will be contacted for rescheduling.

Solid Waste and Recycling staff will continue to clear convenience sites as conditions allow. An update on reopening will be released when known. The Transfer Station, located at 3025 Landfill Road, Greenville is open.

The Animal Services Advisory Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4 at the Cultural Arts & Recreation Building located at 4561 County Home Road, Greenville has been cancelled.

Full closure information related to this weather event can be found on the Pitt County Government homepage and closings/delays page www.PittCountyNC.gov/Closings, or social media account:  Facebook @PittCountyNC.  

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 252-902-8035. 

The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov 

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Pitt County Government Offices, Services/Programs Closure Update

Schedule Changes Happening February 3

Pitt County Government Pitt County Government offices, including Public Health clinical services, will be closed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Cultural Arts & Recreation facilities are closed, programs and classes are cancelled for February 3.

Pitt Area Transit System (PATS) is closed Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3.

Patients with clinic and PATS appointments will be contacted for rescheduling.

Solid Waste and Recycling (Transfer Station and Convenience Sites) staff are working to clear the convenience sites. An update on reopening will be released when known.

The Board of Elections Absentee Meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3 at the BOE conference room located at 1800 N Greene Street Greenville is cancelled.

Full closure information related to this weather event can be found on the Pitt County Government homepage and closings/delays page www.PittCountyNC.gov/Closings, or social media account:  Facebook @PittCountyNC.  

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 252-902-2955. 

The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov 

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Pitt County Solid Waste and Recycling Sites Closed

Schedule changes Saturday through Monday due to forecasted winter weather 

Pitt County Solid Waste and Recycling has updated their inclement weather notice for the Transfer Station located at 3025 Landfill Road, Greenville and all County convenience sites to be closed Saturday, January 31, Sunday, February 1 and Monday, February 2, 2026.

Full closure information related to this weather event can be found on the Pitt County Government homepage and closings/delays page www.PittCountyNC.gov/Closings, or social media account:  Facebook @PittCountyNC.  

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 252-902-2955. 

The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov 

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Pitt County Government Declares State of Emergency/Closed Monday

Schedule changes due to forecasted winter weather 

Pitt County Government will issue a declaration of state of emergency effective 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 due to forecasted inclement weather.  Emergency Management is prepared to open the Emergency Operations Center if needed.  Government offices, including Public Health clinical services, will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026.  

The February 2 Capital Improvement Budget 3:00 p.m. meeting and the 6:00 p.m. regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is cancelled.  A public meeting notice will be released when rescheduled. 

Cultural Arts & Recreation will close all facilities on Saturday, January 31 and Monday, February 2. 

Pitt Area Transit System (PATS) will operate normal hours on Saturday, January 31, weather permitting. 

Solid Waste and Recycling (Transfer Station and Convenience Sites) will operate on its normal schedule.  

Full closure information related to this weather event can be found on the Pitt County Government homepage and closings/delays page www.PittCountyNC.gov/Closings, or social media account:  Facebook @PittCountyNC.  

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 252-902-2955. 

The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov 

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Pitt County Government Offices and Programs Cancellation/Delay

Schedule changes happening January 26 due to forecasted extreme cold weather 

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Government offices, including Public Health clinical services, will operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, January 26, 2026. 

Cultural Arts & Recreation classes are cancelled for January 26, 2026. 

Pitt Area Transit System (PATS) will operate normal hours on Saturday, January 24 and operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 8:00 a.m., on January 26, 2026.   

Patients with clinic and PATS appointments will be contacted for rescheduling.

Solid Waste and Recycling (Transfer Station and Convenience Sites) will operate on its normal schedule.  

Full closure information related to this weather event can be found on the Pitt County Government homepage and closings/delays page www.PittCountyNC.gov/Closings, or social media account: Facebook @PittCountyNC.  

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 252-902-2955. 

The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov 

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Media Contact: Dawn C. Jones, Director, Public Information & Media Relations | dawn.jones@pittcountync.gov | (252) 902-2955

Pitt County Government Offices and PATS Closure Notice

Early closure and opening delays due to winter weather

Pitt County Government offices including Public Health clinical services and Cultural Arts & Recreation classes will close at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025 due to inclement winter weather and will operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Pitt Area Transit System (PATS) will halt public transportation services at 3:00 p.m. today and operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 8:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Patients with clinic and PATS appointments will be contacted for rescheduling.

Normal operating hours are expected to resume Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Solid Waste and Recycling (Transfer Station and Convenience Sites) will operate on its normal schedule.

Full closure information related to this weather event can be found on the Pitt County Government homepage and closings/delays page www.PittCountyNC.gov/Closings, or social media account: Facebook @PittCountyNC.

For more information, please contact the Public Information OfficeCall 252-902-2955.

The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov

Pitt County Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Free event to collect a variety of materials including paints, pesticides and more

Residents and business owners can drop off a variety of hazardous materials on December 6, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at and the Transfer Station during the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

Accepted materials include motor oils, paint and varnish materials, pesticides and insecticides, batteries, automotive fluids, household cleaners and solvents, pool chemicals, gases, aerosols, fire extinguishers, fluorescent lightbulbs and more.

This free event hosted by Solid Waste & Recycling is for the safe and convenient disposal of hazardous materials for Pitt County property owners including the agricultural community.

“This event gives residents an easy and environmentally responsible way to get rid of items that shouldn’t go in the regular trash,” says John Demary, Director of Solid Waste and Recycling. “Proper disposal keeps harmful materials out of our landfills, protects our water supply and helps keep Pitt County clean and safe for everyone.”

The event is co-sponsored by NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program (NCDA&CS-PDAP) and North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

Learn More About Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Now

For Questions,Call 252-902-3350.