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
  

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.