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Department: Sanitation

City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Kim Miller

City offices will be closed Monday, september 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday. Find out more on any City provided services you may use.

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Actions and presentations at the July 28, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Kim Miller

At Asheville City Council July 28, council members took considered and took action items ranging from Helene related demolition, affordable housing related home repair policy, a presentation of the ART Draft Plan to a donation for the preservation and restoration of City Hall chimes. Learn more about the actions that are important to you.

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City of Asheville offices close July 3 for the Independence Day holiday: Celebrate July 4 in the South Slope

Posted on June 26, 2026July 3, 2026 by Kim Miller

City offices will be closed Friday, July 3 to observe Indepdence Day. Learn more about impacted city services - and the downtown July 4 celebrations open to all community members as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!

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City of Asheville offices to close Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday

Posted on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 by Kim Miller

City Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

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Actions and presentations at the May 26, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Kim Miller

All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel.

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City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville observe Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Learn more about impacted services.

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City’s Adopt-A-Street program returns

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Jim Wilson

City-maintained roads can be adopted by individuals, households, businesses, organizations, school groups, neighborhood associations, and communities of faith.

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Spring into Composting on Saturday, April 25!

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Jim Wilson

Join the City of Asheville, Buncombe County and Danny's Dumpster for the Spring into Composting event Saturday, April 25 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Stephens-Lee Community Center. 

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What’s Up AVL! This week we talk with Ashley Lavender of the Sanitation Divsion

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Kim Miller

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

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Earth Month Is Almost Here!

Posted on March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 by Jim Wilson

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.

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Food scraps program adds new drop-off location

Posted on March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 by Jim Wilson

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.

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Food Waste Reduction (Composting +)

Feed the landscape, not the landfill with fun and sustainable backyard composting.

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