Food Scraps Drop Off
The City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County is offering a FREE Food Scrap Drop-Off program in multiple locations for all Asheville and Buncombe County residents. This organic matter will be collected and turned into good clean compost, keeping it OUT of our landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Register for Food Scraps Drop Off
Need a handy kitchen countertop food scrap bin? Complete the registration form and you’ll receive a confirmation email with information on where to claim one!
Locations
Buncombe County Landfill – Convenience Center
85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander
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- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. – 12:30 pm
East Asheville Library –“Food Scrap Bin Shelters” located near the basketball court
3 Avon Road, Asheville
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- Library open hours
Leicester Library –“Food Scrap Bin Shelters” located at the end of the parking lot near the garden
1561 Alexander Road, Leicester
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- Library open hours
Murphy Oakley Community Center and Library – “Food Scrap Bin Shelters” on the east side of the parking lot
749 Fairview Road, Asheville
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- Dawn – Dusk
Stephens-Lee Recreation Center – “Food Scrap Shed” next to the Community Garden on the North side of the parking lot
30 Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville
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- Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Sunday, 11 – 5 p.m.
Skyland/South Buncombe Library – “Food Scrap Bin Shelters” located on the southwest side of the building and accessibile via the parking area
260 Overlook Road, Asheville
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- Library open hours
West Asheville Library – “Food Scrap Bin Shelters” on the south side of the building
942 Haywood Road, Asheville
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- Library open hours
Transfer Station – (please only use this drop-off site if you are already planning a trip to the Transfer Station for other waste disposal as it can be very congested in the lot!)
190 Hominy Creek Road, Asheville
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- Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Questions?
Check out this FAQ document or contact sanitation@ashevillenc.gov
Backyard Composting
For information on why and how to compost – check out the Asheville Greenworks composting resource page and video.
Food Waste Reduction
There are lots of reasons and ways to reduce our food waste at home and in our community, check out this page for more info on the Food Waste Reduction Initiative.