Chatham County NC Has Developed a New Mapping Tool Aimed at Helping Electric Vehicle (EV) Drivers Find Public Charging Stations

Individuals who drive an electric vehicle and utilize popular apps or websites to locate public chargers throughout Chatham County often experience large discrepancies in EV station info from app to app. From broken chargers and inaccurate locations to outdated pricing, finding consistent and up-to-date information can be a challenge for EV drivers in the county.

A team of staff members from the Environmental Quality, Geographic Information Systems, and Planning Departments developed a free, online tool to help overcome this challenge. Utilizing information collected and compiled from field surveys and online databases, the Chatham County EV Charging Station Finder is now available for community members to locate the charging stations that best fit their needs.


The EV Charging Station Finder is a web-based map that details helpful information for each charging station in Chatham County, such as exact location and nearby landmarks, photos, price, charging capacity, number and type of plugs, and station network. With the click of a button, the tool can open a station’s location in Google Maps to assist in navigation.


Since the needs of different electric vehicles can vary widely, the locator includes widgets designed to filter which stations are displayed by common requests, such as free chargers, stations that have the plug type compatible with specific vehicle models, or stations that offer the fastest charge. To ensure the EV Charging Station Finder remains up to date, the map includes an online form where users can report a damaged station, or the location of a new charger not yet included.


“With climate change posing major threats to our region, and with funding becoming more available to local governments for improving electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the Chatham County EV Charging Station Finder is just one step of many that Chatham County is taking to make sustainable alternatives accessible for our community,” said Brandon Dawson with the Chatham County Planning Department.


The EV Station Finder can be found on the Chatham County GIS Portal. Individuals with questions may contact Kevin Lindley, Chatham County Director of Environmental Quality, at (919) 545-7875 or kevin.lindley@chathamcountync.gov.

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After Action Report for the Fearrington Village FHA/Green Scene Fall 2022 “2-in-1” Community Recycling Event Held on October 15, 2022

We had 167 vehicles come through the line   –   just a few vehicles shy of one per minute over the three hour duration of the event. We collected 3,240 pounds of paper, that was shredded, and recycled by sending it to a Georgia Pacific Company toilet tissue factory in Georgia.

Recycled paper is proven to save trees: using less tree fiber, fresh water, energy, and producing less waste than traditional virgin fiber paper. One ton of magazine paper made from virgin fiber requires fifteen trees. Those trees can remain in the ground if we widely and effectively increase our use of recycled paper.

Each ton (2000 pounds) of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy, and 7000 gallons of water.

The Chatham County Sheriff’s people collected 55.1 pounds of medications.  That’s a lot of chemical stuff that won’t be flushed down the toilet.

Planning ahead, consider circling the third Saturday in May 2023 (May 20, 2023), when we will have the opportunity to replicate our recent efforts.

And   –   once again  – a big THANK YOU for the enthusiastic support to all who participated in the Fearrington Village Fall 2022 “2—in-1” Community Recycling Event!

Jason Welsch / Moderator, Fearrington Green Scene

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Next Chatham County NC Free Document Shredding Event Saturday November 19, 2022

Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling is hosting a free document shredding event for residents on Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event will be at the Main Facility– 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro.

Chatham County residents can bring up to three boxes or bags of documents from their household for free shredding. This service provides an opportunity for residents to safely destroy and recycle old tax records, credit card statements, and other personal documents.

Residents will need to unload their documents and put them into a cart.

Please remove papers from folders or files, as those items can go in your recycling bin and do not need to be shredded. Do not bring CDs, tapes, etc.; throw those items in the trash. This service is for residents only; businesses are not allowed, including home businesses.

FOR ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.CHATHAMCOUNTYNC.GOV/RECYCLE OR CONTACT THE SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING DIVISION AT 919-542-5516 OR RECYCLE@CHATHAMCOUNTYNC.GOV.

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Chatham County NC November 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Event

November 2022 Chatham County NC Household Hazardous Waste Event

The September Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event  will be Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. HHW events are a way for residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely. Decals are not required, but residents will need to show their NC Driver License or something with their current address. HHW is only for households; no hazardous waste from businesses will be accepted.

At HHW events, the county accepts such items as oil-based paints, solvents, stains, bleach, aerosols, cleaners, pesticides, brake fluid, fluorescent light bulbs, propane tanks, etc. Residents can bring 20 gallons of latex paint cans per HHW event. If you have a 1 gallon paint can that has half a gallon of paint in it, it will count as 1 gallon. Latex paint can be safely dried out and put in with your regular trash.

For a complete list, please visit the www.chathamcountync.gov/hhw or contact the Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 919-542-5516 or recycle@chathamcountync.gov.

HHW events are held the third Saturday of each month March through November.

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