Moving companies in Boone, NC.

Local services and rules

Moving to Boone: who to call and what the city asks.

Boone is the county seat of Watauga County, North Carolina. The Town Hall parking lot is closed to the public for parking during game days. Compost bins are available for single family homes and duplexes inside the town limits, picked up at the Public Works Center. The town handles only water and sewer, and electric service comes from Blue Ridge Energy or New River Light and Power.

Water and sewer through Utility Billing

Water and sewer service is started through the Utility Billing Department, which sits on the ground floor of Town Hall. Service is cancelled by phone through Utility Billing at (828) 268-6220. Water and sewer bills are sent out monthly and are due on the 20th, moving to the next business day when the 20th is a weekend or holiday.

Republic Services pickup and household hazardous waste

Curbside trash is collected weekly and recycling every other week for town residents, through a contract with Republic Services, Incorporated. Residential recycling carts are available through the Public Works Department or the Republic Services Boone office. Containers and carts go out at the curb the night before collection or by 6 am on the scheduled day. In ice and snow, Republic Services runs the regular routes if streets are passable, possibly on a delayed basis.

Household hazardous waste such as paint, paint thinner, solvents, antifreeze and car batteries is handled through the Watauga County Sanitation Department, reachable at 828-264-5305.

Downtown parking, construction permits and snow removal

Downtown parking is enforced Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Downtown meter parking is available for up to 2 hours at a time before the meter expires. Downtown construction permits cover vehicles used for tool access, dumpster parking, or space closures for facade work that needs a closed sidewalk.

Public Works Street Maintenance handles snow removal on town streets, along with pothole repair.

Watauga County Schools enrollment

Watauga County Schools assigns students by where they live with a parent or court appointed guardian. New student enrollment is completed online, and families set up a parent registration account.

AppalCART bus service

AppalCART runs bus service within Boone and Watauga County, with most stops inside town limits. Its routes serve Appalachian State University, apartment complexes, Downtown Boone and shopping locations.

Short-term rental permits

Short-term rentals, either homestay or vacation, inside the town limits need a permit before operating.