Convenience Centers: Permits and FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a permit required to dispose of solid waste at convenience centers?

Yes. A Convenience Center Permit in the form of a hang-tag issued by Nash County is required to dispose of solid waste at any Nash County convenience center.

Why did the County implement a permit system at convenience centers? 

Nash County convenience center staff have conducted numerous "sting operations" over the past several years in an effort to reduce misuse of our convenience centers by citizens who are not charged the solid waste fee on their tax bill each year. During these events, we found that citizens who did not live in Nash County or who lived in one of the municipalities were also using these facilities - both of whom do not pay this annual fee and therefore are not eligible to use the convenience centers.

Is there a fee to purchase a Convenience Center Permit?

Yes. The fee for fiscal year 25/26 is $155. Rural household citizens are billed the solid waste fee on their annual tax bill.

Who will receive the Convenience Center Permits in the mail? 

Rural household citizens are billed the solid waste fee on their annual tax bill for each property they own. The Convenience Center Permits are mailed to eligible property owners in the spring of the renewal year. Should you not receive your Convenience Center Permit, please contact Nash County Public Utilities (252) 462-2064.

I haven’t received my Convenience Center Permit in the mail. How do I obtain one? 

Should you not receive your Convenience Center Permit, please contact Nash County Public Utilities (252) 462-2064. You can also visit the Nash County Public Utilities administrative office at 120 W. Washington Street, Nashville, NC.

If I lose my Convenience Center Permit can I purchase a replacement? 

Rural household citizens who have paid for a Convenience Center Permit through their annual tax bill may request a replacement permit (1) for $10. Replacement permits may be obtained from the Nash County Public Utilities Department located at the Nash County Administration Building in Nashville between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Payment in the form of a credit card, check, or cash is accepted.

If I live in one of the municipalities of Nash County (Nashville, Spring Hope, Bailey, etc.) will I receive a Convenience Center Permit? 

Citizens who live in a municipality are not billed the solid waste fee on an annual tax bill, therefore, they will not receive a Convenience Center Permit. However, those citizens may purchase a permit for $75.00 each. Purchases can be made at the following location between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday at Nash County Public Utilities administrative office at 120 W. Washington Street, Nashville, NC. Payment in the form of a credit card, check, or cash is accepted.

I rent my home in rural Nash County. Will I receive a Convenience Center Permit?

Convenience Center Permits will be mailed to property owners. So, if you rent a lot/home in rural Nash County, you will need to contact your landlord to receive your Permit.  If you cannot obtain a Permit from your landlord, you may purchase a Convenience Center Permit at a cost of $10.00 with proof of residency in the form of a lease agreement or utility bill.

I purchased my home (rural household) after January 1^st and am not able to obtain the Convenience Center Permit from the previous owner. How can I obtain a Convenience Center Permit?

If you purchased your home after January 1^st, and that home is in rural Nash County and subject to the solid waste fee, you may obtain two (2) Convenience Center Permits at no charge upon providing proof of ownership.

I built a new home after January 1^st and have not received a Convenience Center Permit. How can I obtain a Convenience Center Permit?

If you moved into a newly constructed dwelling after January 1^st, and that home is in rural Nash County and subject to the solid waste fee, you may obtain two (2) Convenience Center Permits at no charge upon providing proof of ownership.