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Both the Bear Creek (pictured) and Snowbird sanitation centers will close July 1. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Both the Bear Creek (pictured) and Snowbird sanitation centers will close July 1. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Two sanitation sites closing July 1

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 28, 2026
After engaging with the public during a May 8 hearing, Graham County has announced new operational procedures for its sanitation sites.The biggest change involves the closure of Bear Creek and Snowbird's convenience centers, which becomes effective Wednesday, July 1.
A group of county residents offer feedback at Friday's sanitation budget public hearing. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

A group of county residents offer feedback at Friday's sanitation budget public hearing. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Residents offer up ideas for sanitation grant

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Robbinsville – Following the announcement of a $1.4 million sanitation grant that will benefit Graham County, the board of commissioners welcomed input during a public hearing Friday.

Trash ordinance to receive overhaul

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Robbinsville – “This board has to create an ordinance that it will stand by.” Almost 24 years ago, the Graham County Board of Commissioners made its latest amendment to a detailed breakdown of fees to be assessed for the disposal of solid waste. Dated Dec.
Since reverting back to the former 24-hour convenience of several Graham County sanitation centers, early-morning sights like this one March 11 at the Bear Creek location have become more commonplace.

Since reverting back to the former 24-hour convenience of several Graham County sanitation centers, early-morning sights like this one March 11 at the Bear Creek location have become more commonplace.

State warns county about sanitation

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Eyebrows were recently raised at the state level regarding the pivot on how sanitation centers are operated in Graham County.
Graham County was without all eight of its sanitation sites for roughly three weeks, but it appears that the absence of convenience did little to teach those who are largely responsible for the original closures – as evident from this snapshot taken at the Snowbird site on the morning of Feb. 5.

Graham County was without all eight of its sanitation sites for roughly three weeks, but it appears that the absence of convenience did little to teach those who are largely responsible for the original closures – as evident from this snapshot taken at the Snowbird site on the morning of Feb. 5.

All trash sites re-opened

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Dumpsters were returned to the Bear Creek sanitation site Friday, officially signaling that all eight of the county’s trash centers were back open for business. However, the same issues that played a large role in the board of commissioners’ decision to close five of the locations Jan.
Public outcry about the county’s decision to shut down all but three sanitation sites led to a crowd of roughly 40 residents lining the community room for Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Public outcry about the county’s decision to shut down all but three sanitation sites led to a crowd of roughly 40 residents lining the community room for Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Dumpster problems thrown in the trash

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Robbinsville – “I think we need to redesign the plan, but we need public input before a new plan is put in place.
Constant vandalism and a blatant disregard for stipulations that items such as this insulation-filled bundle of debris – left at the Bear Creek convenience site Oct. 4 – need to instead be dumped at the county’s sanitation center, has propelled the department and commissioners alike to take necessary action.

Constant vandalism and a blatant disregard for stipulations that items such as this insulation-filled bundle of debris – left at the Bear Creek convenience site Oct. 4 – need to instead be dumped at the county’s sanitation center, has propelled the department and commissioners alike to take necessary action.

Sanitation, urgent care addressed

Ruby Annas
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Robbinsville – Updates on the Graham County Urgent Care and Family Practice, and the Graham County Sanitation Department were provided during Dec. 19’s Graham County Board of Commissioners meeting.