Closures of City Infrastructure or Buildings

Four closures of City infrastructure had a high probability of being weather related in fiscal year 2024. Examples of closures include facilities, roads, and services like electricity and water. This is the first year city-owned infrastructure closures were tracked for these purposes and we are updating our tracking methodology to increase reporting consistency across the entire city asset inventory.

Desired Trend: Decrease of weather related closures over time

Methodology: City closure communications data is analyzed against NOAA weather alerts to determine the likely cause of closures. Future methodology may include a GIS-based survey to be completed at the time of each closure.

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Dispose of large, seasonal or unusual items

Information about disposing of large or unusual items such as furniture, household hazardous waste, or appliances. As well as instructions for brush, leaves, or Christmas trees.

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Recycling guidelines

Information on what can be recycled, how to prepare items for collection, and composting.

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Electrify ABC

Electrify Asheville-Buncombe County is a pilot program supporting home energy efficiency and electrification upgrades as one way to move toward the City supported goal of powering Buncombe county with 100% renewable energy by 2042.

Single-Use Plastic Reduction

Asheville City Council has directed the Sustainability Department to take a phased approach to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic.

Food Waste Reduction Initiative

The Food Waste Reduction Initiative aims to provide useful information and tips to residents seeking ways to reduce their household food waste, pilot opportunities for community compost drop sites, elevate the message of food waste reduction, and model food waste reduction initiatives in city facilities.

Closures of City Infrastructure or Buildings News

Collaborative biochar pilot project completed in Asheville

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Christy Edwards

During the month of May 2025, the City of Asheville conducted a successful biochar pilot project with the help of the US Forest Service (USFS) at the Southern Research Station.

City of Asheville launches Temporary Activation Program (TAP), facilitating temporary initiatives to support Helene Recovery in partnership with the community

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Kim Miller

Is your organization looking to help out with post Helene recovery? TAP into a new program designed to streamline the authorization of quick-action, community-led recovery initiatives on public properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

Join us for a compost celebration on April 26

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Jessica Hughes

Happy Earth Month! Together, we have diverted over ONE MILLION POUNDS of food waste from the landfill! Thank you for your efforts in helping the City of Asheville/Buncombe County reach this important milestone! What a tremendous accomplishment! To celebrate, you are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, April 26th for a FREE, family-friendly event! At this event, [...]