Following the damage sustained at Patton Pool and the Whitmire Activity Center by Hurricane Helene, the Hendersonville City Council has been determined to reimagine these public amenities in ways that serve community needs, capitalize on available FEMA funding, and rebuild in ways that are more resilient against future flooding events. At their October 22 and November 5 meetings, City Council...
City of Hendersonville Fall Bulk Leaf Collection Begins October 13 The City of Hendersonville will begin its annual fall bulk leaf collection service for City residents on Monday, October 13, 2025. Crews will operate weekdays (weather permitting) through the end of the year, with service expected to conclude on January 2, 2026. Collection will be paused on City holidays. How to Prepare Your Leaves...
The responsibilities of the Public Works Department include:
- Coordinating street maintenance
- Maintaining traffic signals and lights
- Garbage and trash collection
- Maintaining public buildings, grounds and cemetery
- Recycling program
- Snow and ice removal
- Leaf collection
- Removal of dead animals within the street right of way
- Beautification of downtown Hendersonville and Seventh Avenue Historical District
- The City Garage
Business hours for the Public Works Department are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Garage (or Motorpool): The City Garage (Motorpool) is operated by the Public Works Department. It maintains and repairs all City vehicles. The garage is located at 312 Williams Street. Their phone number is (828) 697-3086.
Bridges: There are 13 bridges in Hendersonville that are not maintained by NCDOT. Bridges are thoroughly inspected every two years by State certified inspectors.
City Bridges [PDF]
If you are interested in learning more about the incredible work that our Public Works team conducted in 2024, check out the 2024 Annual Report below.
2024 Annual Report [PDF]