The City of Asheville’s Sanitation Division is teaming with local partners for several events this Fall to help you find new homes for those items you’re ready to let go, and reduce what goes to the landfill in the process.
A pair of Hard-2-Recycle events will help you handle those items you can’t take to the curb. You can bring your batteries, electronics, computers, televisions, foam, and more. Visit the Asheville GreenWorks’ Hard-2-Recycle page to see a complete list of what is and isn’t allowed, get more recycling tips, and volunteer to help. The next two events are:
- North Buncombe High School, Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- TC Roberson High School, planned for Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hard-2-Recycle partners include Asheville GreenWorks, Buncombe County, Curbside Management and others.
The City is also hosting two reuse events, where you can donate, find new items, meet a friend, and volunteer. You don’t even need to bring your wallet!
- Costume Swap and Creative Reuse Workshop with Buncombe County and ReMix It AVL – bring those Halloween costumes and find your new one for this year. Saturday, Oct. 17, 12-4 p.m., at Stephens-Lee Community Center. No donation required to shop for free!
- 2026 Holiday Free Store – get in the spirit with decorations, clothes, and more – Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.
And, if you’re looking to cut food waste by turning your scraps into compost, check out the Take Back Jack: Pumpkin Composting Event with Food Waste Solutions WNC – Saturday, Nov. 7, 12-4 p.m. at New Belgium Brewing. We’re excited to share our partner line-up! Buncombe County, NC Cooperative Extension-Buncombe County Center, Mountain Composting Chapter of the NC Composting Council, Danny’s Dumpster, Compost AVL, and Compost Works (Dirtcraft Organics) are joining the City of Asheville to compost your pumpkins, provide finished compost, and share composting info.
We hope you’ll take advantage of these opportunities to connect with your community, find new uses for old items, and reduce waste in Asheville.