Topics Related to Planning

The virtual public information meeting on the Guilford County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m.The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies and assesses regional hazard risks for natural disasters and identifies strategies to minimize or manage those risks. Residents are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the plan, ask questions, and submit comments for review, consideration, and potential modification of the plan. Residents can register to attend the meeting below. 

Guilford County Environmental Services and the Town of Summerfield invite all county residents to participate in its upcoming Summerfield Summer-Cycle Community Recycling Event on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Summerfield Community Center, located at 5404 Centerfield Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358.The recycling event is free and open to all Guilford County residents. Business waste will not be accepted.

Guilford County is releasing the annual progress report on the implementation of the Guilford County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (GCHMP) as it seeks community input to update the plan. The GCHMP, developed by Guilford County Emergency Management, highlights the county’s ongoing efforts to build a more resilient community and reduce the impact of both natural and man-made disasters. A Hazard Mitigation Planning Team, including county departments, local jurisdictions, and stakeholders, assisted in compiling the plan and updates on implementation.

All county residents are invited to participate in Guilford Creek Week, a collaboration between Guilford County, City of Greensboro, City of High Point, local businesses, and nonprofits from Saturday, June 21 to Saturday, June 28. Each year, this initiative provides fun and educational opportunities throughout Guilford County to raise awareness about the health of our watersheds.

Guilford County Environmental Services invites all county residents to participate in its upcoming Spring Cleanup Recycling Event on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Eastern Guilford Middle School, located at 435 Peeden Drive, Gibsonville, NC 27249.The recycling event is free and open to all Guilford County residents. Business waste will not be accepted.Accepted items include:

The Guilford County Planning Board will host a special meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 6 p.m., for a presentation of the updated draft Guilford County Comprehensive Plan, Moving Forward Together.

Meet the Executive Director of SBEDJoin Guilford County’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) for Directors and Donuts, a casual, conversation-based series designed to connect small business owners directly with County leadership. This session features Shaunne Thomas, Executive Director of SBED, who will share insights on small business support, access to public contracting opportunities, and how local businesses can better engage with county resources.

This free, monthly workshop is designed to help small business owners build confidence in managing their finances and making informed business decisions. Participants will gain practical guidance on understanding key financial concepts, improving cash flow, and strengthening their business for long-term growth and sustainability.

Guilford County is asking residents and businesses to share feedback through a brief online survey on how they manage garbage and recycling as the county develops its upcoming Solid Waste Management Plan. The survey gathers information on service satisfaction, recycling habits, accessibility, and community priorities related to waste management.

It's that time of year again, for our annual tree sale?Pre-orders will need to be prepaid to guarantee their order. First-come, first serve.Accepted payment types are cash and checks only.Checks should be made payable to "Friends of Guilford SWCD" and mailed with the order form to the address below no later than Tuesday, January 20, 2025. Orders can be placed in person at our office or by mail.Mail orders to: Agricultural Center Barn, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC 27406Orders not picked up by January 30 will be resold without a refund.