Hey Nashville, do you recycle right?
Recycling can be confusing. Nashville residents often mistakenly contaminate the system with plastic bags, styrofoam, and dirty containers. Contamination threatens the effectiveness of the entire recycling system. Let's fight recycling contamination together!
Keep scrolling to make sure you are recycling right!
Keep scrolling to make sure you are recycling right!
Davidson County's contamination rate is an alarming 29.5% -- Kelly Tipler of Metro Public Works Nashville
Items accepted in Nashville curbside recycling:
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Items NOT accepted in curbside recycling
Convenience Centers:
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East Center: 943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Drive 615-862-8631
Ezell Pike Center: 5113 Harding Place 615-880-2530 Omohundro: 1019 Omohundro Place 615-880-1955 Anderson Lane Center: 939A Anderson Lane 615-860-2588 Got unwanted pharmaceuticals? See drop-off locations. |
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Tennessee Environmental Council conducted a study of residential recycling habits within Nashville neighborhoods. Check out our results!
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This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee.