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City issues update on recycling, garbage, storm debris

By Lightning Reports, Published: October 17, 2024

Starting Monday, Oct. 21, recycling collection will resume for all customers on their regular pick-up day, the city announced.

As it returns to normal service, the city urged residents to be mindful of what items can and cannot be recycled. Proper sorting is crucial for the recycling process, and any carts found with contaminated materials — non-recyclables mixed in — will be treated as household garbage.

To ensure your recycling efforts are effective, please review the guidelines below.

What CAN be recycled: 

• Paper: Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and junk mail 

• Cardboard: Clean, dry boxes, including corrugated and paperboard (cereal boxes, etc.) 

• Plastic Bottles and Containers: Rinsed, with caps attached (numbers 1, 2, 5) 

• Metal Cans: Aluminum, steel, and tin cans 

• Glass Bottles and Jars: Rinsed and free of food residue 

What CANNOT be recycled: 

• Plastic Bags or Film: Grocery bags, plastic wrap, or any soft plastic 

• Styrofoam: Any form of Styrofoam, including cups and packaging materials 

• Food Waste or Soiled Paper: Pizza boxes with grease, paper towels, napkins 

• Electronics or Batteries: These require special disposal methods 

• Household Hazardous Waste: Paint, pesticides, motor oil, or similar items 

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our recycling stream clean and effective. For additional information on recycling, please visit https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/public-works/recycling.

Garbage collection: 

Some important garbage collection reminders: 

• We will be collecting extra bags until further notice, but all household garbage must be placed in garbage bags (no grocery bags please).   

• 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.   

Debris Removal:  

Henderson County and the city of Hendersonville are offering free curbside storm debris removal. Please be patient as we are working hard to ensure safe debris collection to residents. Residents do not need to call Public Works to make them aware they have debris or brush at the curb. When piling storm debris at the curb, please follow guidelines to ensure safe and efficient removal.

Separate debris into categories: 

• Vegetative Debris: Includes tree limbs, leaves, and other vegetative debris. *Bulk leaf collection has been cancelled at this time. Leaves should be placed with vegetative debris. 

• Construction & Demolition Debris: Items like building materials, furniture, and carpets. 

• Large Appliances: Damaged refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, etc. (secure doors). 

• Electronics: Damaged TVs, computers, and other electronics. 

• Hazardous Waste: Paints, cleaners, pesticides, etc. (place in separate, clearly marked containers). 

Do not block streets or sidewalks: Pile debris as close to the curb as possible without obstructing roads, sidewalks, ditches, culverts, storm drains, water valves, or fire hydrants.

Avoid placing debris near utility equipment: Keep piles away from power lines, utility poles, water meters, and sewer cleanouts. 

Separate storm debris from regular household garbage: Different trucks collect different types of waste. 

Do not bag storm debris: Leave all vegetative debris loose, and do not mix it with other types of waste.