Danny Keaton of Danny's Dumpster has opened a new amenity in the River Arts District, a recycling center near the old silos and the White Duck Taco Shop. It opened to little fanfare last month, but is already taking typical recyclables such as plastic containers, paper, cardboard and glass. There is also a receptacle for compostable waste -- food, paper that can be composted, cornstarch items, etc. -- that people might now want or be able to recycle at their home.

Keaton hopes to eventually have it staffed daily, which will enable the center to take electronics and other odd waste that can't just be dropped off. Right now, it's staffed on Saturdays from 8a.m. - 2p.m. As interest grows, Keaton hopes some businesses and organizations and perhaps the City of Asheville will be willing help sponsor it and keep it open more often.

The site will also feature sculptures made of recycled materials. 

The bottle tree at the center  Photo by RiverLink

Keaton has already assembled a bottle tree. Some of the sculptures will be for sale with the money going back into recycling center. There's also a putt-putt golf course made of recycled materials in the works, with one hole open already.

Danny's Dumpster is an independent commercial compost and recycle hauling company, specializing in waste reduction by offering businesses responsible disposal options and enabling them to affordably and efficiently transition their waste stream from landfill debris to renewable resources.    

Learn more at http://dannysdumpster.com, and contact Keaton with questions. He can be reached by phone at 828.380.9094 or via e-mail at dannysdumpster@gmail.com.