The Public Works department maintains and repairs 18 County facilities including all public buildings and the Transfer Station where citizens bring household garbage and recyclables.
Transfer Station Hours:
Monday 7a-5p
Tuesday 7a-5p
Wednesday 7a-5p
Thursday 10a-7p
Friday 7a-5p
Saturday 8a-12p (Residential trash only)


The Public Works Department operates and maintains several large pieces of equipment including 3 loaders, a road tractor, and 4 trailers. Public Works also operates the animal shelter for stray dogs as well as servicing many of the county vehicles.
David Spicer Director david.spicer@alleghanycounty-nc.gov Animal Control Officer 336-372-8053 (7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri) 336-372-4455 (All other times) | Contact: 37 Cox Street (in the new County Maintenance Garage) PO Box 366 Sparta, NC 28675 Phone: 336-372-2010 Transfer Facility 431 Osborne Road, Sparta 336-372-8053 | Department Links: FAQ Forms |