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Recycle Right TN presents countywide convenience‑center traffic counts, urges signage and layout overhaul

Rutherford County Public Works and Planning Committee · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Recycle Right TN presented a week‑long traffic study showing roughly 31,000 vehicles (about 22% of households) used Rutherford County convenience centers in the sample week; the group recommended standardized pictorial signage, removal of unused vendor bins, lane delineation, and possible replacement of the La Verne site. The committee offered staff support and discussed potential special sessions and grant funding.

Donna Bennett (transcript also shows 'Donna Barrett' and 'Miss Bennett'), representing Recycle Right TN, presented findings and recommendations to the committee on Jan. 6 after conducting a week‑long traffic count of convenience centers across Rutherford County.

Bennett said the count covered one representative week (no holiday or school‑start anomalies) and recorded approximately 31,000 vehicle entries across all county centers — an estimated 22% of Rutherford County households…

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