The Newport Transfer Station will have normal operating hours today, from 7:30-4:30. There may be some smoke still around, so please exercise caution.

NEWPORT TRANSFER STATION UPDATE: The Newport Transfer Station will remain closed throughout the rest of the day today, 4/23/26. We expect to make an announcement regarding operations tomorrow, 4/24/26, by 7am.

Newport Transfer Station Closed: Due to a fire in the Croatan, we have had to close the Newport Transfer Station today 4/23. Check here for further updates.

SPRING RIVER SWEEP! 5/16 from 9am-12 noon! Link to register: https://soundrivers.org/event/craven-county-clean-sweep-river-sweep-2/ We are partnering with Craven County Clean Sweep, Sound Rivers, and Twin Rivers Paddle Club for our 2nd River Sweep Cleanup! -- Brices Creek is a beautiful tributary of the Neuse River and a Sound Rivers’ paddling favorite! Clean Sweep: River Sweep is part of Craven County’s Clean Sweep initiative. You’re encouraged to bring your own kayak/paddleboard/canoe, but Sound Rivers will have a limited number of kayaks available on a first-come, first-served basis. This on-the-water cleanup starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Meetup is at 8:30 a.m. at Merchant's boat launch, 1801 Brices Creek Road, New Bern.

Time is ticking! Make sure you get your application in for our 2026 John R. Kirkland Environmental Scholarship Program. Applications due 4/17/26! Open to graduating seniors in Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties. bit.ly/CEPScholarship2026

We had a great time working with North Carolina Coastal Federation to install a new native plant garden around the sign at the Newport Transfer Station! Huge thank you to Rachel Bisesi with NCCF and volunteers Deb and Paula! We also have to give a huge shout out to Pinecone Home & Garden Center for helping us pick out the perfect natives to spruce up the landscaping. We can’t wait to watch everything grow and bloom this season!

All CEP facilities will be closing at 3:30pm today, 3/16/26. Stay safe!

If you can’t wait for our HHW collection dates, this is a great resource to dispose of pesticides!

Did you know we have enough clothing on Earth to clothe the next 6 generations? That's why it is so refreshing to see local business owners tapping into clothes as a resource and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Children's clothing is cycled through even more quickly... do they ever stop growing? Some of our favorite businesses in the New Bern area are Repeat Petit Children’s Consignment and the newly opened Tiny Totz Consignment! The surrounding area is also home to nearlynewfish pop up consignment events in Greenville and Swansboro. What are some of your favorite consignment and resale shops? Drop and tag in the comments below! ⬇️

Are you a graduating senior in Craven, Carteret, or Pamlico County? Are you planning to study an environmental field in college? The deadline to apply for CEP's 2026 John R. Kirkland Memorial Environmental Scholarship Program is fast approaching! To learn more and apply, visit the link bit.ly/CEPScholarship2026 or scan the QR code.

We were lucky to have three students from NBHS and two students from WCHS on-site yesterday, learning all about careers in waste management! Thank you Craven County Schools for shaping the future!