After the completion of debris processing operations at Enka Commerce Park, the City of Asheville has announced that storm recovery activities at the site have ended as of September 4. The city managed a total of 1,044,240 cubic yards of storm debris before restoring the area to its original state. All processed debris was transported to a disposal facility outside Buncombe County.
“We are grateful for the patience of nearby residents and businesses during this process,” said Jes Foster, Sanitation Division Manager and City Debris Lead. “This temporary debris site was an essential step in ensuring the City’s recovery efforts moved forward efficiently and safely.”
The use of Enka Commerce Park as a temporary storm debris management location followed Tropical Storm Helene. According to city officials, the site played a key role in maintaining safety and supporting economic recovery by allowing for rapid processing and removal of material from neighborhoods and roads.
Only authorized contractors and staff were permitted access to process vegetative and construction debris at the site; no hazardous waste was handled there. The public did not have access to this facility during cleanup operations.
For more information about this debris management site, click here.
