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County to pick up curbside storm debris

By Lightning Reports, Published: October 3, 2024

Henderson County will provide curbside storm debris removal to all residents as a free service. The county will pick up storm debris that is pushed to the right of way of a property. Please be patient. The county will pick up this storm debris as soon as possible. Residents will need to place all items along the right of way in order for pickup. 

Storm debris includes tree branches, leaves, logs, building materials, furniture, paint, etc. Please separate household garbage, construction debris, vegetative debris, large appliances, electronics and hazardous waste to expedite the removal process. 

The city of Hendersonville reminded residents that open burning is prohibited in city limits. That includes the burning of storm debris. 

For household garbage, the city asked residents to place their garbage carts out to the curb/street for collection. Recycling collection has been postponed until further notice. The city will not be on its regular collection schedule due to the storm.

"We will be collecting extra bags until further notice, but all household garbage must be placed in garbage bags (no grocery bags please),"the city said. "If your carts are missing or damaged, please email jdcase@hvlnc.gov. We will get them replaced as soon as we can. If you don't have a cart, please place your bagged garbage out to the curb/street for collection."