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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a complaint or get information regarding rats, mosquitoes, and ticks?
What is the Health Department doing regarding West Nile Virus?
Who picks up my garbage?
In the County, my neighbor is “nasty”, who can help me with this?
I believe someone is illegally dumping in the County, how do I report it?
Where is the nearest landfill to my home or project?
If I see dead birds, who do I call?

QHow do I make a complaint or get information regarding rats, mosquitoes, and ticks?

AContact the Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health at (336) 703-3225 to report rat bites and get information and assistance regarding diseases transmitted by rats, mosquitoes and ticks. No government agency baits for rats so, you may need to contact a pest control company for assistance. Top

QWhat is the Health Department doing regarding West Nile Virus?

AThe Department of Public Health through its “mosquito surveillance program” regularly investigates and evaluates mosquito breeding areas within Forsyth County. The Department also continuously monitors the spread of reported infectious diseases such as West Nile Virus. The “mosquito surveillance program” also picks up crows, blue jays, and hawks to determine where West Nile Virus may be present in the community. Top

QWho picks up my garbage?

AGarbage service in the unincorporated areas of the County is provided on a subscription basis. Contact the Community Hygiene Program at (336) 703-3225 for assistance. Top

QIn the County, my neighbor is “nasty”, who can help me with this?

Agency	Area of Responsibility	Phone #
Public Health	Solid waste collection & disposal	703-3225
City/County Zoning	Abandoned vehicles & vehicle storage	727-2625
Housing Dept.	Substandard housing	727-2540

In the City of Winston-Salem, contact Housing and Neighborhood Services at (336) 727-8486 or other Townships such as: Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville, Walkertown, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville and Bethania at the local Town Hall.

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QI believe someone is illegally dumping in the County, how do I report it?

Agency	Area of Responsibility	Phone #
Public Health	Solid & Hazardous Waste	703-3225
N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources	Solid & Hazardous Waste	771-4600

After hours (5:00 pm) contact Police or Sheriff’s Department or State Highway Patrol.

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QWhere is the nearest landfill to my home or project?

AContact the Division of Environmental Health at (336) 703-3225. A list may be available for your use. Top

QIf I see dead birds, who do I call?

AYou may report the following dead birds to the Department of Public Health: Blue Jays, Crows, and Hawks. All other birds may be reported to the US Fish and Wildlife at (919) 856-4786.Top