"RECYCLING BUDDIES"

The City of Athens Department of Public Works would like to announce a new program being implemented. This new program is designed to help increase the amount of material being recycled in Athens. "RECYCLING BUDDIES" is a neighborhood program consisting of volunteers from different neighborhoods, schools and businesses working together to promote and teach recycling to their neighbors.

Residents can create a "RECYCLING BUDDIES" program in their neighborhood by becoming a volunteer or coordinator. Volunteers will be responsible for recycling in their homes. Coordinators will register new members and transfer materials collected to the Recycling Center, located on Rocky Mount Road in Athens.

The City of Athens Department of Public Works will strive to double the amount of materials taken to the local recycling center. In order to achieve this goal, the Public Works Department and Keep McMinn Beautiful will collaborate with local neighborhoods to increase awareness regarding recycling and the "RECYCLING BUDDIES" program.

The City of Athens hopes to encourage residents to participate by offering incentives to join the program. Public Works will hold drawings through which rewards will be given to participants.

Please contact LaVonda Rose, the Sanitation Department Customer Service Representative, at (423) 744-2749 for more information or with any questions.

For more information about Public Works services, please visit our webpage at: www.cityofathenstn.com