Public Works employees Mark Johnson, left, and Antwon Jones collect curbside recycling in this file photo.TO SIGN UPForms to join the East Ridge recycling program are available at City Hall, East Ridge Community Center, East Ridge Library and East Ridge Recycling Center. You can also download the online form at the city’s website, www.eastridgetn.org. Sign it and email it back to amiller@eastridgetn.org. You can also fax your application to 423-892-6529. For more information, call 423-490-0078.
East Ridge is getting a little greener.
Beginning Sept. 9, the city plans to offer curbside recycling services every Friday to residents who sign up.
“We think there’s a demand for it,” said City Manager Tim Gobble. “It’s an opportunity to help preserve our environment, and it’s an opportunity for the city to offset some of its costs.”
Once residents sign up for the program, they can place all plastics, aluminum cans and paper in the city’s designated 96-gallon can. The city will not pick up recycling materials placed in a bag or any other container.