ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A temporary storm debris site at Enka Commerce Park has been cleared of more than 1 million cubic yards of storm debris and restored to its original condition, the city of Asheville said Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.
Work was completed on Thursday, Sept. 4, after 1,044,240 cubic yard of storm debris was processed and hauled to a final disposal facility outside of Buncombe County. City leaders said no further debris activity will take place at the commerce park.
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“We are grateful for the patience of nearby residents and businesses during this process,” Jes Foster, the sanitation division manager and the city’s debris response lead, said in a written statement. “This temporary debris site was an essential step in ensuring the city’s recovery efforts moved forward efficiently and safely.”
The city said the Enka Commerce Park temporary debris site was critical to community safety and recovery after Hurricane Helene. It was one of five temporary debris sites set up in Buncombe County by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All of the sites, except the one at Enka, were closed by July 2025.
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Work included processing vegetative and construction debris. No hazardous waste was processed at this site, according to city officials.