What’s Up AVL! This week we talk with Ashley Lavender of the Sanitation Divsion
Join host Sam Parada to learn more as he interviews Ashley Lavender about the Earth Month related actions and activities taking place in relation to sanitation
Department: Public Works
City of Asheville to begin assessment and inventory of stormwater system
The assessment will help the City identify asset conditions, prioritize maintenance, recommend capital improvement projects, identify areas of localized nuisance flooding and identify erosion areas that need stabilization.
Stormwater System Asset Inventory and Assessment Project
The City of Asheville is beginning an assessment and inventory of its stormwater system, a critical first step toward building a comprehensive, reliable picture of the system.
Food scraps program adds new drop-off location
The newest drop-off site at the North Asheville Community Center is accessible 24/7 and uses locally made Bearicade Bins to keep curious and hungry wildlife from exploring.
City of Asheville announces nearly $7 million in additional Helene recovery funds from FEMA and state
Asheville receives additional federal and state funds to assist the City's continued Helene recovery efforts
What’s Up AVL! This week we look at City emergency reponse to recent winter weather
This week on What's Up AVL! How lessons learned in Helene helped shape our City staff and resources response to recent winter weather storms
City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates
This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates
City of Asheville December & January holiday closings and service impacts
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City of Asheville concludes storm debris management at Enka Commerce Park
After processing 1,044,240 cubic yards of storm debris, operations at Enka Commerce Park were completed on September 4, and the site has been restored to its original condition.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes waterway debris removal within City of Asheville
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has completed waterway debris removal operations within Asheville city limits. This milestone marks the removal of debris that posed an immediate threat to infrastructure, life, or public safety within the waterways following Tropical Storm Helene.
Riverside Cemetery final debris removal work set to begin Monday, July 21, park hours adjusted
The City of Asheville is moving forward with restoration efforts at Riverside Cemetery, with debris removal work scheduled to begin Monday, July 21. Crews will be on site Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., during this phase of the project.
Riverside Cemetery & Montford Park Historic Parks Recovery
Riverside Cemetery and Montford Park are within the Montford Historic District and incurred significant damages as a result of Tropical Storm Helene to retaining walls, stormwater systems, roadways, sinkholes and slope failures, and fencing. Repairs will restore infrastructure, historic elements, and build resilience.