A Basic Guide to Recycling in Macon County
Transcript of A Basic Guide to Recycling in Macon County
MACONCOUNTY
RECYCLING
FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT
MACON COUNTYSOLID WASTE
AND RECYCLING1319 Heady Ridge RoadRed Boiling Springs, TN
615.699.3707Debbie Richardson, Director
OPENMonday - Friday and every 2nd Saturday
Recycling BrochuresSponsored by:
RECYCLINGEASY AS 1-2-3
1Designate specific
containers for recycling.
2Put only recycling items
in these containers.
3Take the bag of recycling toyour nearest collection site.
THANK YOU!For making a differencein our community witha 94% Recycling Rate
94%RECYCLING RATE
FOR MACON COUNTY!
NORTH AMERICA
Our School Recyclingprogram promotes
recycling efforts withkindergarten - 12th grade.
WHERE CAN I RECYCLE?
COLLECTION SITESAvailable 24 hrs/7 days per week
No Charge
WESTSIDE - HWY 52
HARDEES - HWY 52
CAREER CENTER (4) - HWY 522 for Plastic/Paper/Cans2 for Large Cardboard
HILLWOOD SHOPPING RBS - HWY 52
TRANSFER STATION RBS(During business hours only)
PAPER & CARDBOARDNewspaper, Magazines,Office/Computer Paper,Junk Mail, BooksCereal and DryFood Boxes,Shipping andAppliance Boxes
PLASTICS #1Soda, Water,Other Drink Bottles
PLASTICS #2Milk Jugs, Juice Jugs,Detergent Bottles
TIN ANDALUMINUM CANSEmpty Food and
Beverage Cans
WHAT CAN I RECYCLEAT THE
COLLECTION SITES?
APPLIANCES,COMPUTERS, ELECTRONICSANTIFREEZE, METALEMPTY PROPANE TANKSLEAD ACID BATTERIESRECHARGEABLE BATTERIESFLUORESCENT BULBSCan be recycled at the Macon CountyTransfer Station during business hours.A $55 per ton charge applies.
TIRESCan be recycled at Macon County Transfer Station during business hours. A $95 per ton charge applies. Also most retail tire stores will recycle your old tires with the purchase of new ones. Call for details.
MOTOR OILAUTO BATTERIESCan be recycled at certain Auto Parts Stores, Auto Repair Shops and Macon County School Bus Garage. Call for details.
HOUSEHOLD PAINTSAccepted at the Macon County Transfer Station during business hours. A $1 per can charge applies.
FURNITURE/HOUSEHOLD ITEMSMacon Helps and otherCharitable Organizations - No Charge
WHERE CAN I RECYCLEOTHER ITEMS?
WHAT IS THE CHARGE?
KEEP MASON COUNTY BEAUTIFULDON’T LITTER