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% of MSW recycled annually
Actual Target Results for

Goal:

Recycle 35% or more of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) annually

 

34.00% 35.00% 2025

Definition

The 2015 - 2025 Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan for the State of Tennessee was created to serve as a framework to direct solid waste and material management programs and policies across the state. Those guidelines also established a recycling goal of 30% by 2025. The City of Bartlett recognizes the importance of recycling to preserve the environment, reduce air pollution, conserve natural resources, and save landfill space. Therefore, the City seeks to implement proactive measures to increase recycling efforts and exceed the state's goal by recycling 35% of Municipal Solid Waste annually.  

Analysis

The State of Tennessee's recycling goal is currently 30% by December 31, 2025. The City of Bartlett seeks to surpass that objective and has set a benchmark of 35% annually. The totals in FY22 and FY23 exceeded that mark, partially due to severe storms that produced significant debris. The City has reached  a 34% recycling rate for 2025

Yearly Recycled Tons Total Waste Tons Tons Recycled Total Recyl.
2017 52,097.64 20,835.42 40%
2018 47,739.83 17,653.71 37%
2019 48,560.56 15,903.32 33%
2020 52,445.49 17,753.94 34%
2021 42,721.90 13,502.89 32%
2022 63,367.31 29,779.31 47%
2023 94,033.11 57,355.11 61%
2024 42,865.46 8,204.62 19%
2025 48,188.71 16,150.71 34%

CONTACT INFORMATION
City of Bartlett
6400 Stage Road
Bartlett, TN 38134
Debbie Gelineau
[email protected]