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Juneteenth & 4th of July Recycling Center Closures:
The Tire Center will be closed on 6/18 & 7/3.
The Standifer Gap, Middle Valley, Soddy-Daisy, Highway 58 and Red Bank Recycling centers will be closed on 7/4.
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An Introduction to Recycling
What is Recycling and Why Should I Do It?
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| Recycling means separating, collecting, processing, marketing and ultimately using
a material that would have been thrown away. This morning's newspaper can be recycled
for another morning's news or other paper products. |
- Recycling reduces our dependence on landfills and incinerators.
- Recycling protects our health and environment.
- Recycling conserves our natural resources
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What You Can Recycle
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Mixed Paper
-- Newspaper, office paper, clean food and beverage cartons (milk, OJ, juice, soup broth)
Cardboard
Glass
-- Bottles and jars (clear, green and brown) but PLEASE remove the lids
Aluminum Beverage Containers
Mixed Metals
Used Motor Oil
-- Car crank case oil
Plastics #1 and #2 Only
-- Soda bottles, milk jugs, etc. (just about any plastic with a neck)
Small Rechargeable Batteries and Computer Components
-- Computers and computer components only; rechargeable batteries only. For
more information, call the Recycling office at 423-209-6480
Tires
-- recycled at Tire Center only
Tire Center's Phone Number: 423-602-8473
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What You Can Do
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Reduce the amount
of garbage you generate by purchasing and using products wisely.
Reuse products
whenever possible.
Recycle all materials
possible. |