Curbside Recycling Collection

As a community, we have significantly improved our recycling habits and are all working hard to do our part for the environment. The change from weekly to monthly curbside recycle collection in conjunction with the additional recycling convenience centers and a strong education campaign has significantly reduced the amount of non-recyclable residue produced by curbside collection. We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of Chattanooga citizens who are recycling and recycling the right way.

It is thanks to your efforts -- your dedication to the environment and recycling the right way -- that the City of Chattanooga will be increasing curbside collection to biweekly. The City of Chattanooga will also be enhancing their service and efficiency to better serve you and the community. We encourage you to continue to be a responsible steward for the environment and RECYCLE RIGHT!

To JOIN biweekly residential curbside recycling collection in Chattanooga, please click here or call (423) 643-JOIN.

Biweekly pickup begins September 2009. For your curbside pickup calendar, please click here.

About Curbside Recycling

Curbside recycling is a convenient way for households to recycle several items by simply placing those recyclables on their curb. The recyclables collected are then taken to the John F. Germ Recycling Center to be sorted.

In order for curbside recycling to be effective, residents should participate every month and follow the Recycle Right guidelines to ensure all items placed on the curb are recycled and not diverted to the landfill.