Incredible Success at the North Hamilton County Recycling Event!
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding results from our first-ever North Hamilton County Recycling Event, held on April 20th, 2024, at Soddy Lake Park, and the extended recycling event at the Sequoyah Recycling Center from April 22nd to April 27th. With your incredible support and the dedication of our partners, we have made a significant impact on our community and the environment.
During the main event, we recycled over 2,700 lbs (more than a ton) of electronics, including computers, TVs, printers, and more. We also collected 40 mattresses, 20 pairs of sneakers, 50 lbs of batteries, and 40 inkjet cartridges. The extended recycling event at the Sequoyah Recycling Center was a massive success, with an impressive 1,457 tires collected.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners and sponsors who made this event possible:
- Hamilton County Recycling Department
- Absolute Waste Management
- Spring Back Mattress Recycling Nashville
- Keep Tennessee Beautiful
- Franklin E-Waste
- Tennessee Environmental Council
- Liberty Tire
Their unwavering commitment to sustainability and their generous contributions were instrumental in the success of both the main event and the extended recycling efforts.
We also want to thank each and every one of you who participated in the events and helped us create a cleaner, greener future for Soddy-Daisy. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and we are inspired by your dedication to our community.
As we look ahead, we are already planning an even bigger event for November. We invite you to join us as volunteers, donors, and sponsors to help us continue making a difference. Together, we can build a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Thank you once again for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Main Event: April 20th, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Soddy Lake Park, 197 Durham St, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
Extended Recycling & Tire Recycling: April 22nd – April 27th, 2024
Where: Sequoyah Recycling Center, 9525 Lovell Rd, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
About the Event
Join us for the first-ever North Hamilton County Recycling Event, hosted by Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful and generously funded by Keep Tennessee Beautiful! We’re dedicated to making recycling easier and more accessible for our community. From mattresses to e-waste and sneakers, we’re covering a wide range of recyclables to help clean up our environment.
Additionally, we’re excited to announce extended recycling hours and tire recycling services at the Sequoyah Recycling Center from April 22nd to April 27th.
Get Involved
Interested in volunteering? Sign up using the links below:
- Main Recycling Event Volunteer Sign-Up (April 20th)
- Note: Lunch and drinks will be provided for volunteers at the April 20th event.
- Tire Recycling Volunteer Sign-Up (April 22nd – April 27th)
What We’re Recycling at the Main Event (April 20th):
- Mattresses (Thanks to Spring Back Mattress Recycling and Absolute Waste Management)
- Please note: Mattresses cannot be urine-soaked, wet, or infested with bugs.
- Electronics Recycling / E-Waste (Courtesy of Franklin eWaste)
- Accepting both residential and commercial electronics.
- Accepted items: Anything with a cord or battery, including software, CDs, DVDs, VHS, video game cartridges & LP/Vinyl records.
- Not accepted: Appliances (refrigerators, stoves, etc.) or large box TV sets.
- Batteries (In partnership with Terracycle)
- Accepted items: 9-volt, AA, AAA, Alkaline, C, D, Drycell, Iron, Lithium & Lithium-Ion, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Silver, Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), and Zinc Carbon Batteries.
- Not accepted: Other battery types.
- Inkjet Cartridges (In partnership with InkRecycling.org)
- Accepted items: Any empty inkjet cartridges.
- Not accepted: Remanufactured inkjet cartridges.
- Sneakers (In partnership with GotSneakers)
- Athletic sneakers only. No non-athletic footwear such as dress shoes, heels, sandals, etc.
- Non-paired (single) sneakers and non-athletic footwear will not be accepted.
Sequoyah Recycling Center Extended Hours & Tire Recycling (April 22nd – April 27th):
- The Sequoyah Recycle Center will be open:
- Monday through Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
- Sunday: Closed
- Tire Recycling (In partnership with Liberty Tire):
- Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
- Tires must be relatively clean. Dirty tires cannot be accepted.
- Clean tires without rims accepted for $1.00 per passenger tire; $4.00 per semi or larger tire. All tires must be able to be handled by hand.
- Only personal household tires accepted. No Dealers or businesses. Cash only accepted.
Coming Soon:
- Environmentally focused vendors (Details TBA)
- Additional types of recyclables collection (Stay tuned for updates)
Stay Informed
We’re in the process of adding more vendors and types of recyclables to the event. The details on this page may change as plans are finalized, so please check back often for the latest information.
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, contact Cindi at [email protected] or text 602-491-7037 for more information on how you can be a part of this exciting event.
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Our Partners
A huge thank you to our partners for making this event possible, with special recognition to Keep Tennessee Beautiful for their generous financial support:
- Keep Tennessee Beautiful
- Hamilton County Recycling Department
- Tennessee Environmental Council
- Liberty Tire
- Spring Back Mattress Recycling
- Absolute Waste Management
- Franklin eWaste
- GotSneakers
- Terracycle
- InkRecycling.org
We look forward to seeing you there and making a positive impact together!
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