Solid Waste & Recycling is a division of the Chatham County Environmental Quality Department. Several staff are listed below, along with the specific topics they should be contacted for. For a complete list of staff, list the Staff Directory.  

Environmental Quality Director
Kevin Lindley
(919) 545-7875
kevin.lindley@chathamcountync.gov
Contact Kevin about sustainability, closed landfill, state permitting, or issues affecting the department.

Solid Waste Manager
Justin Taylor
(919) 545) 7873
justin.taylor@chathamcountync.gov
Contact Justin about the Collection Centers, illegal dumping, environmental enforcement issues, solid waste truck drivers, and private hauler permits.

Recycling & Education Specialist
Shannon Culpepper
(919) 545-7874
shannon.culpepper@chathamcountync.gov
Contact Shannon about any recycling programs, household hazardous waste, educational opportunities, Don’t Waste It!, and the website.

Environmental Quality Coordinator
Sonya Gilliland
(919) 545-7872
sonya.gilliland@chathamcountync.gov
Contact Sonya about decals and programs at the Main Office & Facility.