departments & agencies
recycling / transfer station
81 Panther Branch Road
Alexander, N.C. 28701
(828) 250-5460
Recycling at the Transfer Station
The following materials are accepted at the Buncombe County Transfer Station at no charge:
- lead acid batteries
- newspaper
- corrugated cardboard
- blue bags or co-mingled recyclables including:
- #1 & #2 plastic
- aluminum cans
- clear, green & brown glass
- steel cans
- mixed paper
- residential non-infectious medical waste
The Transfer Station does not accept:
- motor oils
- tires
- wood waste
| Transfer Station | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (828) 250-6205 |
| Address | 490 Brevard Road Asheville, NC 28801 |
| Hours of Operation | Monday through Friday Saturdays |
Directions To 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
- 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.