RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – Residents across Rutherford County have a powerful new tool at their fingertips—Recycle Right TN—a website dedicated to making recycling easier, more transparent, and more effective. With just a few clicks, individuals can take real action to reduce waste and contribute to cleaner communities.
Donna Barrett, Chairman of the Central Tennessee Solid Waste Planning Board (CTRSWPB), says that members of the board are working to streamline the process of recycling by ensuring the right programs are in place — and that the public knows exactly where to take recyclables. She explained the first step to a greener future is always the hardest – and that is simply getting started…
She recently emphasized how critical it is for the region to reach a 25% landfill diversion rate, a goal that was set by the state. That means redirecting a quarter of what would normally go to the landfill into recycling streams instead, lessening the environmental impact on local communities…