Public Services Department



Please take personal responsibility to recycle!
Old soda bottles and empty milk jugs are no longer just garbage. They must be recycled.
A new state law took effect October 1, 2009 that prohibits all plastic bottles from being disposed of in
landfills.
For several years, the City of Southport has offered curbside recycling to all residences within our city
limits. The City provides a recycling bin that is picked up bi-weekly. We are encouraging all residents
who have not participated in this program to please do so. If you do not have a bin, please contact
Southport Public Works Department at 457-7935 or Southport City Hall at 457-7900.
For businesses and residences outside the City limits, Brunswick County offers a Drop-off Facility in the
Southport area, located at 8392 River Rd. SE. There is no charge for dropping off recycled items.
We are encouraging everyone to take a personal responsibility in doing their part to recycle.
 Other items that can be recycled are:
 Aluminum and Steel cans
 Newspapers, mixed papers, junk mail, magazines and paperboard (i.e. cereal boxes)
 #1 - #6 plastic containers
 Corrugated cardboard
 Green, brown and clear glass containers