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County recycling portal RecycleRightTN debuts; staff reports strong early use
Summary
Donna Barrett told the council that recyclerighttn.com launched and in under 60 days saw about 773 active users and roughly 9,200 page events; the initiative lists convenience centers and private-sector recycling partners and aims to expand outreach to businesses and schools.
Donna Barrett, representing the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board, demonstrated recyclerighttn.com and told the council the site is designed to answer "what can I recycle and where do I recycle?"
Barrett said users select Rutherford County, choose convenience centers or recycling locations and view categories of recyclable items and Google maps and directions for each drop-off. She noted partnerships with private-sector recyclers (for example, Clark Iron and Metal) and national retailers such as Staples and Office Depot that accept certain materials as part of corporate sustainability programs.
"I'm pleased to say we have launched recyclerighttn.com," Barrett said. She reported that in less than 60 days the site had about 773 active users and roughly 9,200 event contacts; the project’s Facebook page had about 6,270 views and the team had joined 17 Facebook groups representing four counties.
Barrett said the program has partnered with the Discovery Center for pop-up classes and that staff are coordinating with MTSU and county schools to improve recycling on campuses and in classrooms. She also cited a recent recycle roundup where volunteers processed about 400 cars in four hours and diverted 52,000 pounds of electronics, mattresses, tires, styrofoam, medicine and cardboard from the landfill.
Council members asked staff to study potential downtown and business recycling options, including a voluntary weekly truck for downtown businesses and possible coordination with Main Street efforts. Barrett and Asia Weatherford (listed as handling contact inquiries) offered to follow up on costs and operational details.
What’s next: Staff will provide cost estimates and feasibility for downtown and business recycling options and return with information for future council or workshop consideration.
