WASTE REDUCTION
Waste Reduction
Hard 2 Recycle
These free public collections divert items that would normally end up in the landfill, such as Styrofoam, electronics, books, batteries, cooking oil and much more. Five collections are held annually throughout the County and one central event in Downtown Asheville. In 2016, more than 54 tons of materials were collected at H2R events. The events are made possible through the generous support of partners including BIMCO, Open Box Moving Company, Curbside Recycling, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Snake, Rabbit & Snail Bookmobile and the Asheville Humane Society.
Project Cost: $25,000 ($5,000 per event, five times a year)
Tire Amnesty Days
Due to lack of funding from the State of NC, Tire Amnesty Days have been postponed indefinitely. We will announce when and if this important event is reinstated. Twice a year, this free-to-the- public tire collection event promotes alternative modes of recycling for Buncombe County. In 2017, more than 6,297 tires were collected and recycled.
Project Cost: $7,000 ($3,500 x 2)
These free public collections divert items that would normally end up in the landfill, such as Styrofoam, electronics, books, batteries, cooking oil and much more. Five collections are held annually throughout the County and one central event in Downtown Asheville. In 2016, more than 54 tons of materials were collected at H2R events. The events are made possible through the generous support of partners including BIMCO, Open Box Moving Company, Curbside Recycling, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Snake, Rabbit & Snail Bookmobile and the Asheville Humane Society.
Project Cost: $25,000 ($5,000 per event, five times a year)
Tire Amnesty Days
Due to lack of funding from the State of NC, Tire Amnesty Days have been postponed indefinitely. We will announce when and if this important event is reinstated. Twice a year, this free-to-the- public tire collection event promotes alternative modes of recycling for Buncombe County. In 2017, more than 6,297 tires were collected and recycled.
Project Cost: $7,000 ($3,500 x 2)