Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

Brunswick County Solid Waste and Recycling Department is located in Bolivia, N.C. The department offers recycling services for solid waste items, municipal solid waste, yard debris, construction and demolition debris and shingles. It also recycles brown and white goods, such as furniture, mattresses, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines and dryers. The department provides recycling services for leaves, twigs, branches, clean soil, grass and untreated wood. It also recycles various products, including aluminum cans, steel cans, newspaper, mixed paper, junk mail, windowless envelopes, batteries, cellular phones, plastic containers, corrugated cardboard and green, brown and clear glass containers. The department transfers the recycled products to its various landfill centers located throughout the state.

Located in Burgaw, N.C., the Pender County Health Department prevents the spread of epidemics and diseases, protects against environmental hazards and promotes the development of healthy lifestyles. It provides health-related informational resources for the public. The department offers consulting, technical assistance and educational programs for child care providers. It also offers programs for the prevention of rabies and environment-related illnesses. The Pender County Health Department provides testing, examination, treatment and educational counseling services for people who suffer from AIDS. It offers mammography and Pap smear procedures for the detection of breast and cervical cancers. The department offers family planning, fertility counseling and pregnancy testing services. It also provides immunization services to protect children from diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella and tetanus. The Pender County Health Department operates laboratories that provide diagnostic, reference and emergency services for state agencies and health care providers. It also offers physical assessment and case management services for expectant mothers.