McDowell County’s Public Services Department manages numerous areas including:
Click on one of the items in the list above for more information.
Public Services recycles light bulbs! Fluorescent, CFL and LED bulbs can be brought to the Public Services Facility, located at 3849 Hwy 226 South.
Public Services Holiday Schedule 2026
| Holiday | Observance Date | Day of Week | Solid Waste Facilities |
| MLK Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 | Monday | Closed/Open Tuesday |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Closed/Open Saturday |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Closed/Open Tuesday |
| Independence Day | July 3, 2026 | Friday | Closed/Open Saturday |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | Closed/Open Tuesday |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Closed/Open Thursday |
| Thanksgiving | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Closed/Open Friday |
| Christmas Eve | December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Close early at 12:00 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Closed/Open Saturday |
Office
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tire Collection
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Jessica Morgan
Accounting Tech III
(828) 659-2521
Transfer Station
(828) 652-6661
Public Services Bldg.
3849 NC 226 South
Marion, NC 28752
