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Staff briefs committee on retail recycling options; city intern to research municipal composting
Summary
Staff reported retail stores generally limit recycling containers to customers and county resource authorities operate most convenience centers; Sophia, a new city intern, said she will research municipal composting programs for the mayor and return findings to the committee.
City staff told the Public Works Committee on May 26 that most big-box retailers provide on-site recycling containers intended for their customers and are not set up for general public drop-off. Staff said automotive stores accept used oil and some electronics retailers accept old devices, but a full-service city recycling center had previously been judged too expensive to operate.
“We can recycle,” the Agency official said when describing available retail programs, but added that most retail containers are for customers only and not intended for residents to fill from home.
Sophia, a new city intern, told the committee Mayor Claire has asked her to research municipal composting programs and return recommendations. “Mayor Claire is currently having me look at municipal composting programs for the city,” Sophia said, and committee members encouraged her to consult existing county and metropolitan programs as contacts and models.
Staff noted that Sumner County’s resource authority (in Gallatin) and Wilson County convenience centers provide local drop-off options, and that a privately operated curbside recycling provider exists for residents who sign up for service. The committee asked staff to compile options and cost estimates for future discussion.
