departments & agencies
transfer station
190 Hominy Creek Road
Asheville NC 28806
(828) 250-6205
Provides efficient, convenient, and cost effective waste transportation and disposal services in the most environmentally sound manner possible.
The transfer station now accepts appliances (white goods) and other metals but not microwaves. Microwaves are accepted at the Buncombe County Landfill on Panther Branch Rd.
- Accepts residential waste only
During all open hours, residents can drop off these recyclables at no charge:
- Lead-acid batteries
- Newspaper and brown paper bags
- Corrugated cardboard
- "Blue bag" or commingled recyclable containers, including #1 & #2 plastic; aluminum cans; clear, green, and brown glass; and steel cans
We
also accept reusable corrugated cardboard moving
boxes and shipping cartons. Please break down and
flatten the boxes for storage.
Plus,
you can drop off "sharps," such as needles and lancets,
used at home for personal medical care.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 3:00pm
Contact Info
Stephen Hunter
Phone: (828) 250-6205
Stephen.Hunter@buncombecounty.org
Directions to the Transfer Station | Download a map
From I-240- From I-240, take exit 1B (Brevard Road/Hwy. 191). At the traffic light, take Highway 191 North.
- Turn left onto Shelburne Road. Turn left onto Hominy Creek Road.
- The Transfer Station will be on the left.
- From I-40, take exit 47 (Brevard Road/Hwy. 191). At the traffic light, take Highway 191 North.
- After crossing I-240, turn left onto Shelburne Road. Turn left onto Hominy Creek Road.
- The Transfer Station will be on the left.