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: Sanitation
Earth Month Is Almost Here!
Winter felt especially cold this year, making the arrival of Spring and Earth Month extra sweet. Check out some great ideas for getting out into the sun, soil, and community.
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.
Composting
Feed the landscape, not the landfill with fun and sustainable backyard composting.
City of Asheville offices closed January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in obervance of MLK Jr. Day. Read how services you use may be impacted.
City of Asheville December & January holiday closings and service impacts
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Come Take Part in the City’s Holiday Free Store!
Do you have items cluttering your home that are still in good condition? Or are you looking for some free items ahead of the holidays? If so, come to the City’s Holiday Free Store on Dec 13 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.
City of Asheville offices to close Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day Ceremony
City Offices will be closed to Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day
Adjustments to brush and leaf collection schedule
Starting this week, Sanitation crews will collect brush trimmings only for two weeks and then, on October 20, switch to leaf collection only for two weeks. This alternating cycle will continue until January 16th, 2026.
City of Asheville to begin debris removal operations at the North Fork watershed
The City of Asheville will begin storm debris removal operations in the waterways and roads of the North Fork Reservoir beginning within the next few weeks.
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.
Hard-2-Recycle is September 13, sign up to volunteer for post-collection sorting & packaging
We need your help! The City of Asheville Sanitation Division is seeking volunteers to help sort, rinse, weigh, and package collected material on the Monday following the main event. Please choose a 1-hr time slot from the options provided. PPE (gloves) will be provided. No experience or specialized training is necessary to participate.