Recycling Opportunities INCREASE within City Limits

(CHATTANOOGA) — Plastic, paper and metal - RECYCLING is a BIG issue within the City of Chattanooga. June 2009, At the open of his second term, Mayor Littlefield announced an increase in curbside recycling -- increasing the city's service from once a month to twice a month beginning in September of 2009.

When the current mayor, Ron Littlefield, took office -- budget discussions eventually brought about a significant decrease in the Scenic City's curbside pick-up routine. Though, that cut in budget left recycling buffs piling up the cans and bags in their garage or pantry - the City launched an education campaign (2007) complete with mascot and began implementing recycling drop sites throughout the city limits.

With the announcement of the curbside recycling increase also comes a call for REGISTRATION! That's right -- in order to join the biweekly collection list - you'll have to visit the recycleright.org website or call 643-JOIN

NOW -- for those of you trimming back and cleaning up - THERE IS MORE. Apparently, the city is also putting a "BRUSH ON DEMAND" service into place. Beginning July 1st of 2009, city residents can call 311 to request a collection rather than piling up the mess and leaving it for all to see until the pick-up week, already in place, rolls around.

AND -- the city has more! YUP! MORE -- and if you're a creature of routine -- and that doesn't watch news, read the paper or keep up with little tidbits such as this -- GARBAGE PICK UP days are about to change!!! You actually, should receive a notification in the mail letting you know what the new day is. There ya go!