BY THE NUMBERS$3.1 million: Projected cost of recycling containers for all Chattanooga residents12,000: Approximate number of customers signed up for city recycling program$660,000: Projected cost for 12,000 recycling containersSource: City of Chattanooga
Chattanooga is looking at another step forward in its recycling program.
A capital budget proposed by Mayor Ron Littlefield will include money to buy recycling containers for those already enrolled in the city’s recycling program.
“We’re planning on putting it in the budget,” said Richard Beeland, spokesman for the mayor. “At what level, we don’t know yet.”
City officials have asked for more than $300,000 to pay for 6,000 recycling containers. The city has about 12,000 subscribers and could request another 6,000 containers next year.