Public Works
Our Public Works Department falls under the accountability of the Public Works Director for the Town of Elkton. Our goal is to provide and deliver services in a responsive, cost efficient and effective manner to the citizens by offering a diversified, committed, and motivated workforce.
Currently, there are 11 employees in our departments. Every Public Works employee, whether in a temporary or part time position, is required to act in a professional manner at all times.
The Public Works Department works under a budget that has been approved by the Town Manager and Town Council. The population of the town is slowly increasing with several new developments in the planning stages. Currently, there are an estimated 3,000 citizens within the town limits.
Public Works offers Elkton Residents the following services:
Bulk (Large) Item Pick-up
The Town of Elkton offers bulk pick – up for an advanced fee of $30.00 per load. Upon receipt of payment we will schedule your pick-up on the day of your choice, if possible.
This is for larger, more bulky items that are not included in the previous categories and may consist of appliances, carpet and furniture.
Please note the following limitations to this service:
Cemetery Maintenance
The mowing and maintenance of burial spaces and the grounds are maintained by Public Works personnel. Currently the Elk Run Cemetery covers an area of approximately 23 acres. When a burial occurs during inclement weather, our staff is responsible for clearing around the grave sight in an attempt to avoid safety issues.
Electric Department
The Town supplies electricity to its residents with the exception of recently annexed areas. The Town workforce includes a certified electrician to oversee all issues relating to electricity, poles, lines. Installation etc.
Emergency Response
Public Works plays a vital role in any declared emergency by helping to manage transportation, refuse, and other issues that arise during a crisis. In the event of an emergency please call 9-1-1
| PU Schedule Leaves | |
| July | 6 |
| July | 20 |
| August | 3 |
| August | 17 |
| September | 7 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 5 |
| October | 19 |
| November | 2 |
| November | 16 |
| December | 7 |
| December | 21 |
Leaf/Yard Waste Collection
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Call Public Works to place request. Place work order in advance.
540-298-1330
In 2006, the Rockingham County Landfill required that grass, leaves and other small vegetation be separated from household trash. As a result, the Town of Elkton set the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month as pick up days for yard waste type refuse.
Listed below are vegetation guidelines:
- Plastic bags should not exceed 40 pounds.
- Tie small brush in 4 ft lengths.
- Place at the curb.
- Pick up in alley's will not be permitted without prior approval by personnel.
- Please use covered containers to keep out rain water, which can make the containers too heavy.
- Place yard waste in plastic bags or containers. Yard waste includes hedge trimmings, grass clippings, spent flower and garden debris.
- Please do not set out grass or garden waste with dirt attached. The landfill will not accept dirt in their compost pile. These items should be saved for large pick up days.
- Any debris larger than the thickness of a pencil or too long to be placed in a bag or container should be saved and placed with brush.
- The Town offers brush grinding services for a $50.00 minimum charge. After the first hour you may pay in 15 minute increments.
Mowing/Trimming
During mowing season extra help is employed to keep grass and vegetation growth under control in public right of ways, public parks, cemetery, interchanges, sidewalks, athletic fields and government buildings.
Recycling
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Collection time begins at 7:00 a.m.
Please have your items out before this time in
order to guarantee that they are picked up.
The following items are acceptable recycling materials:
- Papers such as
- Phonebooks (Prefer thick books to be shredded or torn apart)
- White and colored paper (includes newspapers)
- Soft cover booklets
- Magazines (No perfumes)
- Manila envelopes (non padded) and folders
- Brown, green or clear glass food and beverage containers
- Aluminum and bi-metal cans
- PET and HDEP plastic containers (any number listed in Triangle)
- Tin cans
The following items are NOT ACCEPTABLE for recycling:
- Broken or shattered glass, ceramics, mirror glass, drinking glasses, or heat resistant oven ware
- Pesticide containers
- Wax or plastic coated papers
- Used motor oil
- Metal cans that contained any petroleum based product
- Paint cans
- Any other container in which an excessive amount of food residue remains
- Plastic covers or plastic bags.
- Spiral binders
- No used tissues or paper towels.
Please Note:
- It would be helpful if you would separate papers from other recyclables by bundling them with a string or placing them in paper bags.
- All acceptable food and beverage containers must be clean and all labels should be removed.
- If you wish to recycle cardboard, a trailer is provided at the county landfill on Old Spotswood Trail near the river bridge.
- All materials for recycling should be placed in a single box or the provided bin and placed at the curb in front of the residence.
Recycling bins are provided. Call 298-1330
Sewer Backups/Connections
The Public Works Director is responsible for planning and authorizing new connections. Our staff is on call 24 hours a day to respond to sewer back ups. On nights and weekends dial (540) 434-4436 to report an emergency.
Snow Removal
The Maintenance Department keeps snow removal equipment in good operating condition and ready for snow removal during winter months.
Street Maintenance
Maintenance street operations include, but are limited to the following:
Snow removal, street repair, patching, painting, sign removal and/or replacement, storm drains, trash removal, run sweeper upon request or special events, building maintenance, and special projects as required.
View the VDOT street maintenance report for Elkton
Trash Pickup
Weekly on Monday
All items should be in trash containers or durable plastic bags strong enough to contain the contents. Trash receptacles should be metal or plastic containers of no more than 30 gallon capacity and have a tight fitting cover. The weight limit for each container is 75 pounds and up to 10 bags may be set out at a time.
Containers should be set at the property line, but not in the street, sidewalk or anywhere it would interfere with motor vehicles. These items should be set out no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before collection or no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.
Some items that should NOT be included are:
- Dangerous or poisonous materials such as: acids, caustics, infected materials, and explosives.
- Construction or demolition materials.
- Animal carcasses
Waste Water Treatment Plant
The Public Works Director is the supervisor of operations. A Water/Sewer Foreman and two crew members operate the plant.
Department of Environmental Quality Meeting - April 27, 2010. Plant operation and upgrade schedule.
Wastewater Treatment System Information
Wastewater System Inflow and Infiltration Investigations Plan
Water Connections and Leaks
The Public Works Director reviews and coordinates installation for new water connections both within and outside town limits. He also assigns duties to trained personnel to read meters for billing purposes and assigns crews to water leaks, including weekend and holiday emergencies that may arise.
Water Haulers Stations
The town owns Bear Lithia Springs and in addition has a water haulers station installed for the sale of water. You may call 713-4062 to sign up for a key or to obtain information.
Water Hauler Instructions
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Your ID is the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. Please treat your key like a credit card!
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A Flat Rate of $5.00 is charged per month for processing paper work involving this key. Remember, you are required to pay this rate even if you have no water usage. The current costs is now $3.50/1000 gallons.
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You have an option to purchase a pre-paid key which allows you to add money as needed. No flat rate fee applies to pre-paid key owners.
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The Town requires all bills to be paid in full by the 15th day of each month. If the 15th falls on a Holiday or weeked the bill is due the first business day following the 15th.
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A late fee of 10% will be applied from the 15th to the 20th.
***The fuelmaster Program (Water Haulers) will be shared by cross-trained staff so you will not receive additional reminders.
All haulers have the option to use a pre-paid key which allows you to place money on it as needed. It also means you do not receive a bill and don't have to worry about missing any deadlines. In addition, the flat rate fee is waived on pre-paid keys because you are not included in the billing list.
Any late customers will be de-authorized to use their key until payment is made in full. A reconnect fee of $40.00 will be implemented for a hauler who was to be disconnected. You may call for your total the first working day of the month. An invoice will be mailed on or about the 1st day of each month.
Feel free to call Charlotte @ 540-713-4062 or Kim @ 298-9441
Work Orders
Submit a work order by calling 540-298-1330.