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.

Recycling guidelines

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

Composting

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

Find a recycling location

View an interactive map of recycling locations where certain items may be taken in person for recycling.

Holiday schedule updates

View holiday collection schedules to see how holidays will impact your recycling, trash, or other collection services.

Litter Programs

Join the Adopt-a-Street Program to help reduce litter in the City of Asheville.

Reserve a bear resistant trash cart

The City of Asheville is implementing a pilot program to provide bear-resistant trash carts to residents.  There are a limited number of carts available for the pilot program - you can sign up to be put on a waiting list for the next available carts.

What can I recycle?

Learn about what items can be recycled in the City of Asheville, and how to prepare them for pickup.