Ban on Plastic Bottles Begins October 1

Starting October 1, plastic bottles will be banned from the landfill in Buncombe County and all across North Carolina.

If you ride transit, check out the possible changes and let the city know what you think.

In Buncombe County there are several stores that accept plastic bags for recycling.

Cast a line and catch a fish at the Fall Kids' Fishing Tournament.

This year’s garden school will cover a myriad of topics such as "Putting Your Landscape and Garden to Bed," "Backyard Composting," "The Winter Landscape," and much more!

Buncombe County Solid Waste is now helping citizens remove unwanted mobile homes in a responsible and nonpolluting manner.

How many vines also offer great fall color? Our native Virginia creeper is a fast-growing vine that can have interesting uses in the landscape.

Please consider giving a home to one of these wonderful pets! The shelter is okay, but I would love to have a home of my own!

Congratulations to Marianne Brady for her Cocoa Brownies recipe!

Flooding is one of the most common disasters in Western North Carolina. Where will your family be if it floods? At work, at school, in the car? How will you find each other? How will you and your family stay safe?

Follow these steps to safely get through a flood.

September 22 is the last day of summer and the first day of fall.

Why do we have the seasons?

As much as most homeowners don’t like climbing ladders to check their gutters, it is a necessity of being a homeowner. Any gutters holding leaves, branches, or other winter debris will prevent water from flowing into the downspouts properly. Keeping them clean can prevent water from entering the basement or crawlspace.

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