FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Loose leaf collection begins in November and runs through the end of January. Leaf piles should only contain leaves and rake them to the curb. Please do not rake them into the street. Remove sticks, limbs, and trash from the piles. The vacuum truck can be damaged by debris put into the leaf piles delaying this service until repairs are completed.

Outside of the designated collection period, leaves must be placed on the curb in clear plastic bags. Each bag should not exceed 50 pounds.

Please contact Town Hall at 336.427.0241 or the Parks Department 336.427.0124 to make your reservations.

Please contact Farris Memorial Park to reserve the shelters, ball fields, and more. The phone number for Farris Memorial Park is 336.427.0124. You can also contact Town Hall at 336.427.0241.

Utility bills include water, sewer, and solid waste (if applicable) charges. Residential billing is every-other month.

Bills are typically mailed on the 25th of each even month (February, April, June, August, October, December) and are due on the 10th of each odd month (January, March, May, July, September, November). A late fee of 10% is added automatically on any payments not received by 8:00 am at Town Hall on the 11th (or the first business day after the 11th).

Drop box is available next to the front doors of Town Hall. The Town mails all bills through the US postal service, you are responsible for the bill regardless of delivery date or lost mail.  It is recommended that you send any automated bill payments through your own bank at least 5-7 days before the due date. Unpaid bills are subject to cut-off.

Typically cut-off occurs during the first week of an even month for a bill due on the 10th of the previous month (For Example: Bill is mailed February 25th; the bill is due March 10th; cut-off will take place the first week of April).

If the bill is not paid by the cut-off date then an administrative service fee of $35 will be applied to the account- regardless if the service is cut-off or not.

The service fee and the account outstanding balance must be paid before service will be turned on. We would like to remind water/sewer customers of the Town’s disconnection policies with regard to non-payment of account balances.

The policy states, “If an account is cut off twice in a 24-month period, the customer will also be responsible for an additional deposit as set by Town Council. This deposit will be required of all customers, whether owner or renter.”

Customers with two disconnections for non-payment in a 24-month period from August 2016 forward would be required to pay an additional deposit of $100.00, administrative fee of $35, and the past due water/sewer bill in full prior to re-connection of services.

The Town accepts payment for utility bills by mail, in-person, drop box, Automated Bank Draft or Credit/Debit card. Make all check or money orders out to “Town of Mayodan”.

Please include your account number on the check. You must pay in-person if using a debit or credit card. Debit and credit cards may only be used for utility payments once service is established. Deposits for service must be cash, check, or money order. Mail:
 Mayodan Town Hall
210 West Main Street 210 West Main Street
Mayodan, NC 27027 M-F 8:00-5:00; Closed on Town Holidays There is a drop box located next to the front door of Town Hall Automated Bank Draft can be arranged.  Fill out this form and bring to Town Hall.

To purchase a cemetery plot, please contact Sarah Hopper, Town Clerk, at 336.427.0241.

Plots are available in the Municipal Cemetery located between S 6th Avenue and Ayersville Road. The Town's Cemetery Ordinance regulates the types of burial options, markers, and decorations. You can read a copy of the ordinance by following this link.

Plots are sold in consecutive order at specified locations.

Residents of the Town of Mayodan may purchase a plot for $500. All others are charged $800 per plot. Plots may be purchased at Town Hall during regular business hours.

Residential pick-up is every other Wednesday. Items that can be recycled are listed below. Items should not be bagged as plastic bags are not recyclable and any food waste should be cleaned from cans. If any non-recyclable items are seen in your container, the container will not be emptied.

Commercial businesses that are serviced by the Town of Mayodan for regular solid waste pick-up are eligible to participate in the Town curb-side recycling program. Pick-up is every other week, the same as residential recycling pick-up.

What can be recycled:

• Plastic bottles
• Aluminum and steel food and beverage containers;
• Glass food and beverage containers – brown, clear, or green;
• Junk mail, office paper, magazines, and catalogs
• Newspapers and inserts
• Flattened corrugated cardboard containers
• Empty aerosol cans with no caps

Materials NOT accepted, include but are not limited to, the following:

• Pizza boxes
• Cardboard milk or juice containers
• Styrofoam
• Plastic Bags
• Clothing and similar items
• Food
• Household waste
• Yard waste
• Hazardous waste
• E-Waste

Report a street light outage or request a street light

You will need to have an email address to make the report. If you do not have an email address you may call Town Hall at 427-0241 to make a report.

To request a new street light please call the Town Manager at (336) 427-0241. The Town Manager will review the request and determine if the request is appropriate and will have the desired affect.  Lighting requests will be evaluated based on location, number of street lights in the area, number of properties affected, and if it will enhance the safety and security of the roadway or properties adjacent to the road.

Water or sewer line breaks in the public right-of-way should be reported to the Town as quickly as possible. During regular business hours call Town Hall at (336) 427-0241. On holidays and after hours call the Police Department non-emergency number (336) 548-6038.

If you have a sewer back-up call a plumber or check the clean-out in your yard to determine if the back-up is on your property or part of the public sewer system. If it is part of the public system follow the procedures above for reporting a water leak.

Application for services must be made in person Monday – Friday at Town Hall, 210 West Main Street between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. In order to be guaranteed same day service application must be made by 3:00pm. A printable application is below.

In order to receive water/sewer and solid waste services you must fill-out and sign a Mayodan Utility Services Agreement. All customers must show a photo ID (Driver License, other state ID, school ID, or employee ID are all acceptable). Customers must be in good standing and not owe on any other Mayodan utility accounts.

If you are renting the property you must provide a $100 deposit (cash, check, or money order) and must not owe money to the Town for other utility accounts. Renters must also provide proof of a rental agreement before the water will be turned on.

If you are considered a “high risk” customer with the Town of Mayodan you may be required to pay a higher deposit amount whether owner or renter. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, credit/debit card, or automated bank draft. Below is the Automated Bank Draft Form. Payments are NOT taken over the phone.

Please contact Donna Bennett, Utility Billing Clerk, at (336) 427-0241 with questions or for more information.
Water/Sewer Service Application Please print, fill-out, and bring to Town Hall with all necessary documents and fees.
Automated Bank Draft form You must submit this document and a voided check to establish automated bank drafts.

The Town of Mayodan, through our contractor, Foothills Waste Solutions, provides once-a-week curb-side solid waste pick-up for residential costumers (Tuesdays) and twice-a-week curb-side pick-up for commercial properties (Tuesdays and Fridays) that do not need a dumpster.

You may notice Water Department crews working at hydrants and see water running down the street.

Your first thought may be that we are ignoring our own philosophy of conserving water.  We flush water lines through the use of hydrants, which is an important preventive maintenance activity.  Although it may appear to waste water, the process is part of a routine maintenance program necessary to maintain the integrity of the water system allowing us a continue to delivery the highest quality water possible to our customers.

As a result of the line flushing process, residents in the immediate vicinity of the work may experience temporary discoloration of their water. This discoloration consists primarily of harmless silt and air and does not affect the safety of the water. If you experience discoloration in your water after crews have been flushing in your neighborhood, clear the pipes in your home by running your water faucets in your home a few minutes.  We recommend using the tub or outside faucet.

The same philosophy of water line preventive maintenance is one that you should use in your own home to ensure the quality of water inside your home. Your home’s water heater should be drained and flushed on a regular basis, according to manufacturers’ recommendations, to keep it working effectively and efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does the water system need to be routinely flushed?

A: The Town’s water distribution system is a complex network of pipes and storage tanks where sediment and deposits may naturally accumulate over time. If not removed, these materials may cause water quality deterioration, taste and odor problems, or discoloration of the water. Water may also stagnate in lesser used parts of the distribution system. This can result in degraded water quality.

Q: When does flushing occur?

A: Flushing takes place for approximately a two month period during the summer.  Flushing crews will be working during the day between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Q: Is the Water Department the only ones that flush the lines?

A: Generally, the Water Department or the Water Plant performs flushing activities to clear the lines and to take pressure tests for the Fire Department and insure that the hydrants function properly.

Q: What should I do when I see town crews flushing hydrants in my area?

A: If you see a town crew flushing hydrants while driving, PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY. You may also want to delay any laundry washing until the crew is finished and you have checked your water for discoloration.

Q: What should I do after the flushing?

A: If the tap water is used during flushing, it could come out full of sediment and discoloration. If you encounter discolored water, shut the water off and wait several minutes. After waiting, check for clarity by running cold water for a few minutes allowing new water to work its way into your pipes. If not, wait a few more minutes and check again. We recommend using a tub or outside faucet to clear the line. In some cases, you may experience slight discoloration for a few hours. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water; it does not affect the taste or water quality.

Q: What should I do if my water pressure or volume seems low after flushing?

A: Check your faucet and washer screens for trapped debris.

Q: Why doe the water look funny after hydrant flushing?

A: When a hydrant is opened, there will always be temporary incidences of discolored water containing fine sediment particles.  There is no health hazard associated with discolored water. Allow a few hours for discoloration to dissipate. To verify the water has settled, allow your cold water tap to run a few minutes. If the discoloration persists for more than twenty-four (24) hours, please contact our Water Department at (336) 427-0243.

Q: Is it Okay to drink the sediment-laden or discolored water during temporary disturbance events?

A: It is recommended that water users wait until the water has cleared before using it for potable (drinking) purposes.

Q: What is the silt in the water system after flushing?

A: Water contains minerals and these minerals react with the inside of the pipe to produce the by-product. This chemical reaction between the pipe and water is normal and natural process. This process can occur on the inside of the pipe and prevent adequate volume of water flow. The flushing process removes much of this by-product.

Q: What will happen if hydrants are turned on or off too quickly? A: This will cause “water hammer”. which is a pressure surge or wave when water in motion is forced to stop or change direction suddenly. The pressure wave can cause major problems, from noise and vibrations to pipe collapse. In home plumbing, this is experienced as a loud banging resembling a hammering noise. Water Department and Water Plant employees have received instruction on how to operate hydrant valves slowly to avoid a water hammer.