What we do The City of Asheville has a strong record and long standing commitment to sustainability. The Office of Sustainability was created in 2008 to integrate sustainable design, technology, and practice into municipal operations, infrastructure and services. The Office of Sustainability is responsible for incorporating City Council’s Strategic Goals and City Resolutions pertaining to sustainability within the organization. The City remains a leader in sustainability across North Carolina, the southeast and the nation. The City continues to lead by example in carbon footprint reduction and climate resiliency. We are proud to have earned status as Bee City, Climate City and Tree City, USA. The City is proud to stand by the Paris Climate Agreement and are committed to meeting its goals. ConnectOffice of Sustainability70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sustainability OfficerAmber WeaverPhone828-271-6141 Related Services Missed Trash or Recycling Collection Learn about why your recyclables may not have been collected, and how you can resolve the issue. Backyard composting Feed the landscape, not the landfill with fun and sustainable backyard composting. Find a recycling location View an interactive map of recycling locations where certain items may be taken in person for recycling. Dispose of household hazardous waste Rules and instructions for disposing of hazardous household waste safely. What can I recycle? Learn about what items can be recycled in the City of Asheville, and how to prepare them for pickup. Dispose of leaves, brush, or Christmas trees Collection schedules and information on how to prepare tree limbs, leaves, or shrub trimmings for pickup. More Related Services Sustainability News City of Asheville to release climate change resource guide and share renewable energy initiative findings Posted on June 5, 2019June 10, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Interested in local energy and climate issues? Come to the City of Asheville’s Climate Resource Guide release and Renewable Energy Initiative community update. Set for 5 to 7 p.m. June 19 at The Collider, 1 Haywood St., Fourth Floor, the City’s Office of Sustainability and the Sustainability Advisory Committee on [...] City of Asheville partners with GreenWorks for neighborhood recycling education campaign Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Are you “recycling right?” We’ve all had that moment when we’ve gotten confused on what the City of Asheville accepts and does not accept in the Big Blue recycling bins. Getting it right is important and here’s why: As a city, our contamination rate is on the rise. Where we were previously at a 5% contamination [...] Serviceberry season accompanied by cooking workshop, plus launch of online Asheville Edibles Map Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Residents invited to participate in Asheville Edibles initiatives this spring Serviceberries are ripening now — making it a perfect time to learn how to cook with them! In partnership with the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council, the City of Asheville’s Office of Sustainability is pleased to unveil a crowd-sourced Asheville Edibles Map and a free serviceberries harvesting/cooking [...] More Sustainability News
Missed Trash or Recycling Collection Learn about why your recyclables may not have been collected, and how you can resolve the issue.
Backyard composting Feed the landscape, not the landfill with fun and sustainable backyard composting.
Find a recycling location View an interactive map of recycling locations where certain items may be taken in person for recycling.
Dispose of household hazardous waste Rules and instructions for disposing of hazardous household waste safely.
What can I recycle? Learn about what items can be recycled in the City of Asheville, and how to prepare them for pickup.
Dispose of leaves, brush, or Christmas trees Collection schedules and information on how to prepare tree limbs, leaves, or shrub trimmings for pickup.
City of Asheville to release climate change resource guide and share renewable energy initiative findings Posted on June 5, 2019June 10, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Interested in local energy and climate issues? Come to the City of Asheville’s Climate Resource Guide release and Renewable Energy Initiative community update. Set for 5 to 7 p.m. June 19 at The Collider, 1 Haywood St., Fourth Floor, the City’s Office of Sustainability and the Sustainability Advisory Committee on [...]
City of Asheville partners with GreenWorks for neighborhood recycling education campaign Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Are you “recycling right?” We’ve all had that moment when we’ve gotten confused on what the City of Asheville accepts and does not accept in the Big Blue recycling bins. Getting it right is important and here’s why: As a city, our contamination rate is on the rise. Where we were previously at a 5% contamination [...]
Serviceberry season accompanied by cooking workshop, plus launch of online Asheville Edibles Map Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Residents invited to participate in Asheville Edibles initiatives this spring Serviceberries are ripening now — making it a perfect time to learn how to cook with them! In partnership with the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council, the City of Asheville’s Office of Sustainability is pleased to unveil a crowd-sourced Asheville Edibles Map and a free serviceberries harvesting/cooking [...]