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CITY OF BARTLETTCOMMUNITY DASHBOARD |
Status Indicators for Most Recently Reported Results: On Target | Caution | Below Plan | No Information
| Actual | Target | Results for |
Goal:
Recycle 35% or more of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) annually
| 61.00% | 35.00% | 2023 |
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 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's previous recycling efforts are as follows:
2020 - 34%
2021 - 32%
2022 - 47%
2023 - 61%
