The Division Roadside Environmental Unit is responsible for performing landscape operations throughout the seven counties that make up Division Five. These operations consist of seeding and mulching of construction projects constructed by DOT forces; herbicide applications along NCDOT right of way; landscape planting installation; and plant bed maintenance.

Other duties consist of implementing the Wildflower Program and Selective Vegetation Removal Program as well as contract administration for contract Rest Area maintenance, landscape planting, mowing, as well as plant bed maintenance. The Roadside Environmental Unit strives to assist the Department of Transportation to continue to be a good steward to the environment while enhancing roadside aesthetics.

The Division 5 Roadside Environmental Unit has won numerous awards for its wildflower and daylily beds.