Due to the substantial costs incurred by the taxpayers of Town of Beech Mountain to dispose of solid waste and in an effort to control those costs, the Town Council has established a system to verify that its green box site and recycling center (also known as the Convenience Center) is being used by proper citizens, residents, and guests.
This involves use of a permit system. Without a permit, it is not appropriate for anyone to dump or dispose of solid waste at the Convenience Center. These permits are available to homeowners, renters, and other individuals who purchase these permits. Permits can be obtained from Town Hall or Fred’s General Mercantile.
Anyone disposing of trash at the Convenience Center or otherwise improperly disposing of trash must have a permit, and the failure to do so is punishable by the issuance of civil penalties. These penalties range from a $100 to a $500 fine and will be issued by the Beech Mountain Police Department.
The Town of Beech Mountain is also investigating the production, issuance, and use of forged Convenience Center Passes. This is a crime which is classified as a Felony Offense and punishable by up to 39 months in State Prison. See N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง14-100. Obviously, this is a very serious offense, and the Town of Beech Mountain Police Department encourages its citizens, guests and property owners to comply with the established rules and regulations for disposing of trash.
Finally, we ask that everyone treat the employees at the Convenience Center with courtesy and respect. Whether you agree or disagree with the requirements for disposing of trash, these employees are not the policy makers. Please conduct yourselves in a manner that will make your neighbors proud and keep Beech Mountain the friendly community we all know it to be.
Should you have any questions regarding enforcement of these issues, please feel free to contact me at (828) 387-2342 or Town Manager Bob Pudney at (828) 387-4236. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with these procedures.
Sincerely,
Tim Barnett
Chief of Police