Asheville Update on Storm Debris Management Sites Oct 21, 2024

Asheville -- October 21, 2024: City of Asheville Government Update: The City of Asheville has opened temporary storm

debris management sites to properly dispose of storm debris. Storm debris removal is important for community safety and temporary debris sites are necessary to process and ultimately remove debris from our community, which is important for economic recovery and safety. 

To date, three sites have been announced:

65 Ford Street 
Roger Farmer Park, and
The front nine holes of the Municipal Golf Course

Today, a site at Enka Commerce Park was announced as an additional site. This site will now be the main site where storm debris will be taken to be staged, grinded, compacted and prepared for hauling out of the city. 

No additional debris will be taken to 65 Ford Street and the Municipal Golf Course while the City of Asheville continues to secure additional sites. However, security and site prep measures such as fencing and access for heavy machinery will continue at these sites ensuring they are ready to be reactivated, if needed. 

While it was originally permitted, Roger Farmer Park in West Asheville will not be used as a debris site.

“Our debris removal strategy will continue to be dynamic and we will keep pivoting, when possible, as we are able to secure additional sites. We want to have as few impacts on neighborhoods and business areas as possible,” said Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell. 

“We will continue to diligently monitor the temporary sites to ensure environmental regulations are met, and safety will remain at the forefront of every decision we make. We also remain committed to outreach and information sharing with residential and business neighborhoods proximate to any of the temporary sites.”

Sites will be used exclusively by authorized City contractors and staff to help speed up the cleanup process after the recent storms.

Residents in the areas around sites will notice increased activity, including:

Noise from wood chippers, compactors, and other heavy equipment between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Traffic from heavy-duty trucks traveling to and from the site.

More information on storm debris processing sites including, frequently asked questions can be found at www.ashevillenc.gov/helene/debris-removal/

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to clear debris and restore the City.

Updates on other topics remain unchanged and the public is encouraged to visit the City’s recovery resources page and news update page.