Department says new recycling partner is keeping processing in county; downtown recycling shows high liquid contamination
Nashville Waste Services told the Solid Waste Subcommittee it moved to a new recycling partner on May 31 and is now keeping more processing and source-separated materials in county; staff said they will supply required data next month while warning that a downtown waste audit found nearly 70% of downtown curbside material by volume was liquid, creating contamination and collection challenges.
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Nashville Waste Services told the Solid Waste Subcommittee the department ended an emergency purchase order arrangement and, as of May 31, is working with a new recycling partner that gives the city more control over its materials and better returns.
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