Green Tips

Microwave containers are NOT recyclable in Asheville. The material, #5 polypropylene, requires high heat for reprocessing.

Read labels of products you use in your landscape.  Avoid products containing neonics. These are chemicals that are lethal to bees.  FMI: BeeAction.org. 

Replace turf grass with native species of grass. Native lawns use fewer resources  and improve the habitat for wildlife. Check with local garden centers and native nurseries for information on native grass species.

Watch an instructional and entertaining video from Asheville Greenworks.

Reel mowers leave a sharp snip off the grass blades while the engine-powered mowers tear tops off the blades and weaken the grass over time.

Pet waste (cat & dog) is bacteria -laden. Scoop it up to keep it out of the storm drains.

Avoid using “drive-thrus.” Help keep those unhealthy emissions created by car idling out of the atmosphere.

Get a good grip on the gas cap.  After fueling your car, tighten the gas cap well to prevent evaporation of gas.  If the cap is not on tightly,  you could lose as much as 30 gallons/year!

As you mow, leave your grass clippings on the grass.  The clippings which are 80% water  and contain nitrogen help to water and fertilize your lawn.

Check out recycling FAQs at ashevillegreenworks.org