July 28, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil joins Buncombe County to apply for up to $71,500 for multifamily recycling.
Buncombe County will apply for the state grant, with the City as co-applicant. The City would pay a 5% cash match, up to $3,575. The money would improve recycling at two multi-unit properties in the city and two in unincorporated Buncombe County. The City says the projects would give it data for its solid waste plan.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Still pending: This is an application, due August 31, 2026. The state hasn't awarded it. If it does, the projected start date is December 1, 2026. The sites are still being chosen.
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
More from the minutes
- “The grant proposal includes recycling enhancement projects at two multi-unit properties within the City limits and two properties within unincorporated Buncombe County.”
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in partnership with Buncombe County to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for a Multifamily Recycling Grant from the Solid Waste Management Outreach Program
Carried, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Mosley and carried unanim ously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Resolution Number 26-156 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in partnership with Buncombe County to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for a Multifamily Recycling Grant from the Solid Waste Management Outreach Program”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item K