Helene’s Aftermath: Funding Waste Recovery

Hurricane Helene left Western North Carolina in shambles—downed trees, blocked roads, and crippled trash and recycling systems. Now, the state’s stepping up with $25 million to help 16 hit counties rebuild smarter. From Watauga’s bins to Alleghany’s expanded recycling and Wilkes’ new trucks, this funding isn’t just cleanup—it’s building resilience for the next storm. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e45e0f5cacf62ce