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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 |
Paper
-- Newspaper, office paper, cardboard and other paper types
Yard Trimmings
-- Grass, leaves, shrub and tree clippings are recycled by composting
Glass
-- Bottles and jars (clear, green and brown) but PLEASE remove the lids
Aluminum & Steel Cans
-- Beverage and food containers
Other Metals
-- Auto bodies, refrigerators, stoves and batteries
Used Motor Oil
-- Car crank case oil
Plastics
-- Soda bottles, milk jugs, etc. (just about any plastic with a neck)
Small Rechargeable Batteries/Electronics
-- Computers, Monitors, Radios, Small household appliances and more. For
more information, call the Recycling office at 423-209-6480 |
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What You Can Do |
Reduce the amount
of garbage you generate by purchasing and using products wisely.
Reuse products
whenever possible.
Recycle all materials
possible. |
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Hamilton County Recycling Department
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Contact Information
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Recycling Department
2nd Floor Mayfield Annex
625 Walnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-209-6480
FAX 423-209-6481
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Directions/Map
Hours: Mon - Fri
8:00am - 4:00pm
except
these holidays
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