Trash
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Landfills
- Hominy Creek Transfer Station is open for residential bagged trash only. Please note, the transfer station will not accept commercial vehicles, and access roads may be impacted by dirt and silt.
- Weekday Hours 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Saturday Hours 8am-1pm
- Buncombe County Landfill is open at 85 Panther Branch Road in Alexander, cash and credit accepted
- Monday - Friday 6am - 4:30pm
- Saturday 7am - 1pm
Household Trash Collection
Buncombe County
As WastePro continues to access normal routes where possible and as we work towards full recovery, we are also resuming transition to our new trash and recycling pick-up service provider, FCC Environmental Services.
Waste Pro customers will need to sign up for service with FCC Environmental to continue household trash and recycling pick-up after January 1. We know it is really tough to add one more thing as we’re going through our disaster recovery response, but we ask you to get signed up now so your trash and recycling can be picked up in the new year.
If your trash cans currently have a Waste Pro logo, that means you need to subscribe to FCC by December 15, 2024, to avoid any service interruption. No payment is due when registering. To sign up call 828-820-7022 or visit fccenvironmental.com/buncombe-county.
For Monday and Tuesday, WastePro will operate normal routes for household trash and recycling. Residents should use the Transfer Station or Landfill if WastePro is unable to access them.
For Wednesday through Friday, WastePro will operate normal routes for household trash and recycling in accessible locations. WastePro will also be located at the following locations for residents they are not able to access from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Household bagged trash only.
- Wednesday 830-330: Hearts with Hands - 850 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778 at their circle drive near the entrance to Owen Park
- Thursday: Ingles Fairview - 225 Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC 28803
- Friday: North Buncombe Pool - 734 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville, NC 2878
Black Mountain
The Town of Black Mountain has secured four (4) 15-yard dumpsters in two (2) sites for Black Mountain residents (be prepared to show identification) for household trash only. No separate recycling is available at this time. Yard waste, bulk item and debris collection are not available at this time.
- Black Mountain Ingles, 550 NC-9, near the car wash area.
- Tractor Supply, 125 Old US 70 E.,
ENKA-CANDLER
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Waste Pro will run routes to the extent possible in the Enka-Candler area for Tuesday customers. They will also have a drop-off location at Leicester Elementary (31 Gilbert Road, Leicester, 28748) from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Waste Pro is operating a bagged trash drop-off at Enka AB Tech Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler, until 4:30 p.m. This is for bagged household trash only, no storm debris.
SWANNANOA
Wednesday, October 9: Waste Pro will run routes in accessible areas of Swannanoa. Drop-off locations will be available at Charles C. Bell Elementary (90 Maple Springs Road, Asheville) and Owen Pool (117 Stone Drive, Swannanoa) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ARDEN
Thursday, Oct. 10, WastePro will run normal routes for household trash to accessible locations in Arden and Fairview. Thursday only, WastePro will also have trucks located at the Ingles on Charlotte Highway and Glen Arden Elementary School for residents who access. That is from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Household bagged trash only.
Haywood
- Household waste will be accepted at the Materials Recovery Facility at 247 Recycle Rd., Clyde and at Convenience Centers at Jonathan Creek, Beaverdam, Bethel, Hazelwood, Mauney Cove, Jones Cove and Highway 110.
- White Oak Landfill has reopened.
Henderson
- Henderson County Transfer Station is open and accepting storm debris with normal fees.
- Henderson County has begun curbside storm debris removal to county residents as a free service.
- The county will pick up storm debris for free if it is pushed to the right of way of a property.
- Storm debris includes tree branches, leaves, logs, building materials, furniture, paint etc.
- Please be patient.
- The county will pick up storm debris for free as quickly as possible.
Madison
- The Hot Springs collection center is operating on normal hours for household trash ONLY:
- Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Hot Springs trash pickup is returning to Mondays like usual.
- Please only use this pickup service if you cannot bring it to the collection center yourself.
- The pickup service is being led by volunteers at this time.
Polk
- The Polk County landfill is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 322 Landfill Rd., Mill Spring, NC 28756
- Drop-off of residential trash is $10.
- GFL trash services will continue the regular schedule. However, certain areas may be inaccessible due to ongoing power outages from Hurricane Helene.
- Two dumpsters are located on Gibson Street for immediate trash disposal due to road inaccessibility.
Transylvania
- The City of Brevard has resumed regular trash pickup.
Yancey
- The Riverside and East Yancey Recycling Centers have resumed operations.
- Daily hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday
Debris Collection
As of this morning (11/18), over 174,000 cubic yards of debris have been collected in Buncombe County. Currently, there are 39 trucks Running in Buncombe County, removing debris from all zones in the County.
The Private Property Debris Removal program is active with an official launch on Tuesday, November 19.The online application option is live and folks can call the OneBuncombe call center with questions about debris. That number is 828 250 6100.
More information on this program will be provided tomorrow (11/19) where we will have our recovery partner, Tetra Tech, to provide an update on these application intake features.
Debris collection in key areas of the city and county have begun. You can now place your debris at the curb.
Please separate your debris into these categories:
- Construction (building materials, dry wall, lumber, carpet, furniture plumbing)
- Appliances (refrigerator, washer/dryer, air conditioner, stove, water heater, dishwasher,
- Electronics (television, computer, stereo, phone, dvd player)
- Vegetative (tree branches, logs, leaves and plants)
- Hazardous (oil, battery, pesticide, paint, cleaning supplies, compressed gas)
Important:
- Do not place or lean debris near or on trees, poles or other structures. This includes fire hydrants, meters, and curbside trash carts.
- Do not block the roadway. Ensure access for large trucks & emergency vehicles.
- THERE WILL BE MULTIPLE PASSES AND COLLECTIONS - you do not have to have it all out at once.
- Do not attempt the cleanup process without proper protective equipment: long pants, safety glasses, gloves and sturdy shoes are recommended.
- Contractor cannot collect directly from private property. However, if your pile starts at the curb in the right-of-way and stretches into your yard in a continuous manner, their equipment can reach about 18’, as long as there are no overhead lines or obstructions.
- Household Trash should be bagged. Regular sanitation routes will begin on Monday, October 14. Beginning October 14, trash and recycling should be separated into their appropriate carts.
- Storm Debris does not need to be bagged and can be placed in a pile.
Buncombe County is currently hiring to help with debris removal efforts https://www.debrisjobs.com/
Last updated: January 18, 2025, 7:09 pm