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Rocky at Heart of the City

This year's Heart of the City focused on "Growing Green!" Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle visited Heart of the City in Miller Park on Friday, May 30 to encourage citizens of Chattanooga to recycle and to educate them on the importance of recycling right.

Public Works Day at the Chattanooga Market!

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle went to the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, May 18 to encourage citizens of Chattanooga to recycle and to educate them on the importance of recycling right. We had a wonderful time talking about recycling to citizens at this important event.

Rocky and Team Recycle at the Chattanooga Market

Rocky and Team Recycle visited the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, May 4 to talk to Chattanoogans about the recycle bins at the Market. Team Recycle also educated Chattanoogans on the importance of recycling and recycling right and how to make use of the new bins. They also answered questions about service areas, recycling at convenience centers and recycling curbside while distributing information materials.

Rocky and Team Recycle at March of Dimes March for Babies

On Sunday, May 4, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and volunteers from Team Recycle joined the hundreds of Chattanoogans who gathered to register for the March of Dimes March for Babies fundraiser. Rocky and Team Recycle had a great time talking to Chattanoogans about recycling! They educated citizens on the right way to recycle and why it’s important to recycle in Chattanooga. They also distributed educational materials and answered questions about recycling in Chattanooga.

Rocky and Team Recycle at St. Jude

The Girl Scouts invited us to their Earth Day celebration and we had a wonderful time. Team Recycle and Rocky encouraged recycling in Chattanooga, distributed informative materials, and answered questions about recycling and recycling right!

Rocky and Team Recycle visit Bug-A-Paluza

Rocky and Team Recycle enjoyed the beautiful weather on April 19 at Bug-A-Paluza. They encouraged recycling in Chattanooga and the importance of recycling right. They answered questions about recycling in Chattanooga and distributed informative materials.

Rocky and Team Recycle at the Chattanooga Zoo

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than at one of Chattanooga's favorite outdoor attractions? Team Recycle and Rocky visited the Chattanooga Zoo to encourage recycling and recycling right! We had a great time.

Rocky and Team Recycle at Greenlife Grocery

On Saturday, April 19, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon greeted visitors to Greenlife Grocery on the Northshore to encourage recycling and recycling right!

Rocky and Team Recycle at UTC

Rocky and Team Recycle visited UTC on Wednesday, April 16 to educate students on the importance of recycling and recycling right! They distributed informative materials and Recycle Right T-shirts.

Rocky and Team Recycle at Hamilton Place Mall

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle visited Hamilton Place Mall on Saturday, March 1 when the Easter Bunny arrived to encourage citizens of Chattanooga to recycle. Recycle Right had a booth and distributed information about curbside recycling, convenience centers, pickup dates and service areas.

Recycle Right at the Education Expo

The 6th annual Education Expo put on by Sunny 92.3 was a big hit! Recycle Right had a booth and talked to citizens of Chattanooga, including parents and teachers, about the importance of recycling and recycling education. Rocky made some new friends, too!

Tyner Middle Academy students commit to Recycle Right!

Students at Tyner Middle Academy are making a commitment to Recycle Right in their school and encourage others to do the same. Tyner Middle Academy is implementing a school-wide recycling program with a large education component. They presented this program to the public on Monday, November 19. They created some wonderful signs and performed a skit to encourage others to recycle and Recycle Right! Stay tuned for more great news about Tyner Middle Academy and Recycle Right!

Rocky Recycles Right at the Grand Opening of 2 Northshore!

Rocky Recycles Right at Two North Shore Grand Opening Festival Rocky the Recycling Raccoon visited the Grand Opening Festival at Two North Shore on Saturday, November 10 to encourage Chattanoogans to Recycle Right! He pointed out recycling bins placed throughout the area and made many new friends—he helped these new friends Recycle Right at the festival! Thank you to the City of Chattanooga, Parks and Recreation, Orange Grove and everyone who helped make recycling at the Two North Shore Grand Opening Festival possible.

Rocky at the Chattanooga Market for Comcast Kids Day

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon joined in the fun at the Chattanooga Market for Comcast Kids Day on October 28. Rocky loves recycling at Sundays on the Southside, and all the local food and art is wonderful!

Rocky at St. Nicholas Fall Festival

Fun in the sun on a brisk autumn day was had at St. Nicholas School's Fall Festival! Rocky spread the word about Recycle Right and made lots of new friends on this Sunday, October 21.

Rocky at the Pumpkin Festival

On Saturday, October 20, Rocky was at the Nature Center for the Pumpkin Festival. Rocky encouraged citizens of Chattanooga to recycle and Recycle Right! He directed citizens to the recycle bins placed around the Nature Center and Team Recycle volunteers educated attendees on how to recycle Right. Rocky was even asked to judge a costume contest!

Rocky at Boo in the Zoo!

On Friday, October 19, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon greeted trick-or-treaters at Boo in the Zoo! Children of all ages waited in line to meet Rocky and to get some candy. It was wonderful to hear so many people let us know that they recycle at home. Keep up the good work, Chattanooga!

Rocky at Go!Fest

On Saturday, October 13, Rocky joined his fellow Chattanoogans at Warner Park Zoo and Frost Stadium for Go!Fest. Rocky was greeted with warm hugs and high-fives as he participated in the fun activities. Additionally, Rocky took the stage with Samantha Gilley, an 18-year-old blind rider and athlete who has survived nine cancer treatments. When she was 6 weeks old doctors gave her a 10 percent chance of reaching her first birthday, but she celebrated her 18th birthday this year. She and Rocky took the stage to encourage others to recycle. Together they placed a plastic bottle in a blue recycle bin and the audience cheered. Samantha and Rocky wanted to let everyone know that even those with disabilities care about the environment and can do their part to Recycle Right.

Rocky at the Autumn Children’s Festival

Thousands of families in Chattanooga enjoyed the beautiful weather at the Autumn Children’s Festival to benefit the Ronald McDonald House--October 6 and 7. Rocky and volunteers from Team Recycle took part in the activities and educated citizens about the importance of recycling and Recycling Right! Rocky was even asked to sign a few autographs.

Rocky and Team Recycle at 2007's CultureFest

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day for the 2007 CultureFest at Coolidge Park, September 29! Chattanoogans enjoyed all the fun activities while being able to recycle their waste at this year’s CultureFest. As a special treat, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle came out to meet fellow Chattanoogans and encourage them to use the Recycle Right bins at the CultureFest. Team Recycle volunteers also answered questions from citizens about recycling in Chattanooga and how to Recycle Right. Countless Chattanoogans knew Rocky by name and asked him to play football, fly a kite, play the drums, catch a frisbee and dance with them as they enjoyed this beautiful Saturday in Coolidge Park. A special THANKS! to everyone who helped make this event—and especially recycling at this event—possible! We were very pleased to see Chattanoogans Recycle Right at 2007’s CultureFest and keep recyclable waste out of the landfill.

Grand Opening of Patten Convenience Center

The newest Recycling Convenience Center (Recycling Drop-Off Center) officially opened September 14 at 3202 Kelly’s Ferry Road in Lookout Valley. The addition of the John A. Patten Recycling Convenience Center is the fourth such center now open in the city of Chattanooga.

Rocky and Recycling Education at St. Nicholas School

On September 12, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and the recycling education coordinator from Orange Grove visited St. Nicholas School to talk to all the students about the importance of recycling and recycling Right! Students were given Recycle Right stickers and learned more about the process of recycling and what they can do to help the environment.

Rocky at Cookin' on the Quarter!

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon joined the fun at Cookin’ on the Quarter: Saturday, September 1. Rocky shared the stage with local artists and helped the opening band kick off their performance. Recycling bins were pointed out to the crowd and citizens were encouraged to recycle their items not only at the event but at home and at work.

United Way of Greater Chattanooga community kickoff carnival, August 23

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle volunteers joined United Way of Greater Chattanooga at their community kickoff carnival on Thursday, August 23. The circus-themed carnival was a large event open to the public and featured clowns, gymnasts, unicyclists, face-painting, crafts and a petting zoo. Rocky joined in the fun to encourage recycling in Chattanooga and greet members of the community. He marched in the parade and made lots of new friends. Rocky and Team Recycle volunteers distributed coloring pages and Recycle Right stickers. They also talked to members of the community about the importance of recycling and Recycling Right! Please review the attached photos.

Rocky and Mayor Littlefield at Riverfront Nights, August 4

At Riverfront Nights on August 4, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon joined Mayor Ron Littlefield in encouraging Chattanoogans to recycle. Rocky and volunteers from Team Recycle distributed educational materials on the importance of recycling and how to Recycle Right.

Rocky and Team Recycle at the Chattanooga Market

Rocky and Team Recycle visited the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, July 29 to talk to Chattanoogans about the new recycle bins at the Market. Team Recycle also educated Chattanoogans on the importance of recycling and recycling right and how to make use of the new bins. They also answered questions about service areas, recycling at convenience centers and recycling curbside while distributing information materials.

Rocky and Orange Grove education coordinator visit with Cigna families

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and the recycling education coordinator from Orange Grove visited with families at Cigna on July 26 to talk about the importance of recycling and Recycling Right!

Rocky at Riverfront Nights, July 7

To remind Chattanoogans to recycle their plastic bottles and cans at Riverfront Nights, Rocky joined in the fun by the river on July 7 and encouraged citizens to recycle and recycle right! THANK YOU to the City of Chattanooga, the Department of Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Orange Grove Center for making recycling at events by the river possible.

Rocky at Riverfront Nights, June 30

To remind Chattanoogans to recycle their plastic bottles and cans at Riverfront Nights, Rocky joined in the fun by the river on June 30 and encouraged citizens to recycle and recycle right! THANK YOU to the City of Chattanooga, the Department of Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Orange Grove Center for making recycling at events by the river possible.

Rocky and Team Recycle at the Outdoor Expo--Chattanooga Market

Rocky and Team Recycle visited the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, June 24 for the Outdoor Expo to talk to Chattanoogans about the new recycle bins at the Market. Team Recycle also educated Chattanoogans on the importance of recycling and recycling right and how to make use of the new bins. They also answered questions about service areas, recycling at convenience centers and recycling curbside while distributing information materials.

Rocky and Team Recycle at CHALK IT UP!

Rocky and Team Recycle joined the fun at the First Tennessee Pavilion with Girl Scouts and Chattanoogans to talk about recycling. Citizens were educated on the importance of recycling and recycling right!

Grand opening of Access Road convenience center -- June 26, 2007

Mayor Ron Littlefield, the City of Chattanooga, the Department of Public Works, Orange Grove Center, and Rocky the Recycling Raccoon celebrated at the new permanent location for the convenience center at Access Road and DuPont Parkway. The cement for the center was donated by Ready-Mix USA.

Rocky at Patten Camp

To kick off the first day of camp at Patten Recreation Center, June 7, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon joined the education coordinator from Orange Grove in helping students in kindergarten through sixth grade learn about recycling and what they can do to help keep their city beautiful.

Rocky celebrates Public Works Week at Waterhouse Pavilion

For Public Works Week, Rocky joined Public Works at the Waterhouse Pavilion on Friday, May 25. Team Recycle distributed information on recycling in Chattanooga, convenience centers, curbside pickup, and how to recycle right.

Rocky at Warner Park with Hamilton County students!

Rocky joined the celebration of Public Works week at Warner Park on May 23. He met with students from various Hamilton County Schools and distributed some recycling coloring pages! Rocky even autographed a few shirts!

Rocky and Team Recycle at the Grand Reopening of City Hall

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle enjoyed the festivities at the Grand Reopening of City Hall on Saturday, May 19. They distributed educational materials about the importance of recycling in Chattanooga, service areas, convenience centers and how to Recycle Right!

Rocky and Team Recycle at Walk America

On Sunday, May 6, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and volunteers from Team Recycle joined the hundreds of Chattanoogans who gathered to register for Walk America to raise money for the March of Dimes. Rocky and Team Recycle had a great time talking to Chattanoogans about recycling! They educated citizens on the right way to recycle and why it’s important to recycle in Chattanooga. They also distributed educational materials and answered questions about recycling in Chattanooga.

Rocky and Team Recycle at Orchard Knob Carnival

On Saturday, May 5, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and volunteers from Team Recycle went to Orchard Knob Middle School’s carnival to talk to Chattanoogans about the importance of recycling in Chattanooga and recycling the right way. They distributed information about curbside pickup, convenience centers and service areas. They also distributed educational materials and answered questions from students and their parents about recycling in Chattanooga.

Rocky and Team Recycle at the Chattanooga Market

Rocky and Team Recycle, along with Orange Grove’s new recycling education coordinator, visited the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, April 29 to talk to Chattanoogans about the new recycle bins at the Market. Team Recycle also educated Chattanoogans on the importance of recycling and recycling right and how to make use of the new bins. They also answered questions about service areas, recycling at convenience centers and recycling curbside while distributing information materials.

Rocky and Mayor Ron Littlefield at CSAS

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon, Mayor Ron Littlefield, representative Tommy Brown and the education coordinator for Orange Grove went to the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences to talk to 3rd graders about the importance of recycling and recycling the right way.

Earth Day Party for the Planet!

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle along with the new education coordinator from Orange Grove visited The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park on Earth Day (Sunday, April 22) for the “Party for the Planet.” Chattanoogans lined up to meet Rocky and learn more about recycling in Chattanooga! Families of all sizes wanted their photo taken with Rocky and took home information cards about curbside pickup, convenience centers and what is/is not recyclable. Miniature stuffed animal versions of Rocky were given to children along with coloring pages and Recycle Right stickers. Although the Zoo was quite crowded on Earth Day, one couldn’t go anywhere without seeing someone wearing a Recycle Right sticker or holding a mini-Rocky Raccoon or information page. Team Recycle answered questions from visitors to the Zoo about recycling in Chattanooga and had photo examples of recyclable items to show Chattanoogans all the various items they can keep out of the landfill by recycling.

Earth Week at Rock Point Books with kids!

For Earth Week, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle hosted a celebration at Rock Point Books for Earth Day. There was a special reading of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax and the children participated in a coloring ring to color pictures of Rocky and some recyclables. Free mini-Rocky the Recycling Raccoon plushes were given away and each child got to meet the real, live Rocky and have his or her picture made with Chattanooga’s most avid recycler.

Rocky, Team Recycle, Orange Grove at UTC for Earth Week

In celebration of Earth Week, Rocky the Recycling Raccoon, Team Recycle and Austin Jett from Orange Grove educated students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga about the importance of recycling in Chattanooga and recycling the right way. They distributed information about curbside pickup, convenience centers and service areas. They also distributed educational materials and answered questions from students about recycling in Chattanooga.

Visit to Room in the Inn 4/14

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon, Austin from Orange Grove and volunteers from Team Recycle visited the children at Room in the Inn in Chattanooga. They will be implementing their own recycling program to better utilize the nearby convenience centers at Warner Park. Rocky spent some time with the children as Austin educated the adults at Room in the Inn about the importance of recycling and how to recycle correctly.

Rocky and Team Recycle at Hamilton Place Mall 3/31

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle educated shoppers at Hamilton Place about the importance of recycling in Chattanooga and recycling the right way. They distributed information about curbside pickup, convenience centers and service areas.

Rocky and Team Recycle at Hamilton Place 3/24

Rocky visits BI-LO on Hixson Pike in Area 4

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle volunteers greeted shoppers at the BI-LO on Hixson Pike (in Area 4) on Saturday, February 24. Shoppers received information cards about curbside recycling pickup, convenience centers and recycling right. They also received free Recycle Right T-shirts, stuffed animal raccoons with Recycle Right stickers and recycling coloring pages. Rocky and Team Recycle had a great time talking about recycling with BI-LO shoppers!

Rocky visits E. Brainerd BI-LO in Area 2

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle volunteers greeted shoppers at the BI-LO on E. Brainerd Road (in Area 2) on Saturday, February 10. Shoppers received information cards about curbside recycling pickup, convenience centers and recycling right. They also received free Recycle Right T-shirts, stuffed animal raccoons with Recycle Right stickers and recycling coloring pages. Rocky and Team Recycle had a great time talking about recycling with BI-LO shoppers!

Rocky visits BI-LO in Area 1 on Hixson Pike

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle volunteers greeted shoppers at the BI-LO on Hixson Pike (in Area 1) on Saturday, February 3. Shoppers received information cards about curbside recycling pickup, convenience centers and recycling right. They also received free Recycle Right T-shirts, stuffed animal raccoons with Recycle Right stickers and recycling coloring pages. Rocky and Team Recycle had a great time talking about recycling with BI-LO shoppers!

Rocky and Team Recycle Talk to Shoppers at the Signal Mountain Rd. BI-LO about Recycling Right!

Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle volunteers from Tennessee Temple Academy greeted shoppers at the BI-LO on Signal Mountain Road on Saturday, January 20. Shoppers received information cards about curbside recycling pickup, convenience centers and recycling right. They also received free Recycle Right T-shirts, stuffed animal raccoons with Recycle Right stickers and recycling coloring pages. Rocky and Team Recycle had a great time talking about recycling with BI-LO shoppers!

Rocky greets Chattanoogans headed to work!

It was a noisy morning if you entered the city by Veteran’s Bridge! Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle volunteers were out during rush-hour traffic on the corner of Georgia Avenue and 4th Street in Chattanooga raising awareness about Recycle Right. As Rocky and his friends waved to countless commuters entering the city, his presence received happy honks, return waves and smiles. Some citizens working at a nearby construction site even left their duties behind to have their picture taken with Rocky.

Rocky Visits Tommy at New Convenience Center!

Rocky visits Tommy at the new convenience center located at the Patten Recreation Center in Lookout Valley. Mr. Morris wrote a letter to Mayor Ron Littlefield thanking him for the position at the new center.

Press Conference to Announce Recycle Right

Mayor Ron Littlefield and Rocky the Recycling Raccoon kick off the new year with Recycle Right!