KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The gifts are opened, the turkey has been fried, and now comes the cleanup.
For workers at Knox County Convenience Centers, the day after Christmas marks one of the busiest stretches of the year as residents deal with the holiday aftermath. At a packed convenience center in Powell, long lines of cars moved steadily through drop-off areas filled with cardboard, wrapping paper and bulky trash.
Zach Johnson, Knox County’s solid waste director, said the surge typically lasts several days…