Help us achieve our goal of Waste Free Waterways!

Come to Pick Up Litter then stick around and get Hoppy with us at one of our local Breweries.

This volunteer event is a Bi-Weekly opportunity. With your help, Asheville GreenWorks is systematically removing thousands of pounds of litter and keeping it out of our waterways. Together we help create healthier communities and cleaner water for everyone from the Newts to Our neighbors. Thank you for helping us move forward towards a climate resilient future for all!

**Project locations and recommended post cleanup hangout locations will change. Please see reminder emails to verify address before traveling to the site.**

What will volunteers do?

During these projects volunteers will be removing litter from Buncombe County creeks and roadways.

We will be focusing on waterways and areas impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. The work will be dirty, challenging, and rewarding! We will spend 2 hours removing litter and piling it into a trailer for removal. Then, those who want to stick around will make their way to the designated establishment for a celebratory beverage.

**Please note that Asheville GreenWorks (AGW) does not purchase or provide alcoholic beverages for volunteers at our events. The post cleanup gatherings are merely a suggestion and are not facilitated or managed by AGW.**

For our Cold Weather Cleanups

Asheville GreenWorks will provide the following:

• Water-resistant chest waders (If we are getting in a creek)
• Rubber boots (If we are in a muddy or damp area)
• Work Gloves
• Trash Bags
• Neon Vests
• Other miscellaneous gear as needed

What will volunteers need to bring or wear?

Recommended Clothing:

• Wool socks
• Synthetic leggings or long underwear
• Insulating Pants (sweat pants, track pants, hiking pants) (cotton not recommended) 
• Synthetic T-shirtLong sleeve mid-weight top (long underwear, light sweater)
• Thick sweater or warm jacket
• Rain Jacket - if there is a chance of rain

What else to bring:

• Water bottle
• Snacks
• Change of clothes
• Towel 

What should volunteers know about the location?

We will meet at French Broad River Brewing to cleanup a section of Sweeten Creek. A big thank you to FBRB for letting us use their parking lot to stage our cleanup. French Broad River Brewing is the suggested post cleanup hangout site - lets show them some gratitude and support their business.

PARKING:

Please park on the side closest to the train tracks. Please do not to park in the lot of the Thrift store/estate sale store or directly in front of the other neighbors, Eda Rhyne. Please do not block in any of the brewers cars that are in the lot.

Other useful information:

The taproom and building itself will not be available for bathroom usage, drinks, food, etc until 4 pm. They do not allow outside food or beverages into the taproom.