News you can (re)use: The Nash Trash Newsletter ♻️ March 2025

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MARCH 2025 The news you can reuse from Nashville Department of Waste Services to help keep Nashville clean and green. Keep Your Recycling Dry – Repair or Replace Your Cart Lid! With all the rain we’ve had in Nashville lately, it’s more important than ever to keep your recycling dry. Wet paper and cardboard can’t be recycled, so a broken or missing cart lid can mean wasted valuable materials. If your recycling cart lid is damaged or missing, contact HubNashville on the HubNashville app, online at Hub.Nashville.gov, or by calling 311 to request a repair or replacement lid. Keeping your cart in good shape helps ensure recyclables stay clean, dry, and ready for recycling. Curby Wants You to Visit Nashville’s Recycling Facility! Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it leaves your bin? Now’s your chance to find out! Sign up for a tour of Nashville’s Recycling Facility on March 18th and see where the magic happens. You’ll get to see firsthand how your recycling gets sorted so it can be turned into something new. Don’t miss out! Look under events for more information. Get Notified Never miss a collection day! Download the Nashville Waste & Recycling App or visit Recycle.Nashville.gov to view your collection calendar and sign up for reminders. Opt for Less on International Day of Zero Waste Every year, billions of tons of waste are generated worldwide, but waste management services struggle to keep up. This year’s International Day of Zero Waste on March 30 highlights the fashion and textile industry’s role in the waste crisis. Clothing production has doubled since 2000, yet 92 million tons of textiles end up in landfills or incinerators annually. To reduce waste, we must shift toward circular solutions like reuse, repair, and recycling. Choosing durable, high-quality clothing over fast fashion helps conserve resources and supports a more sustainable future. (Source) Sustainable in the City Listen to "Civics in the City" In this month's episode of Sustainable in the City, join Sofia as she shares about one way to get more involved with your city: MyCity Academy. MyCity Academy helps immigrant, refugee, and new Nashvillians gain insights into Metro Nashville's structure, services, and sustainability efforts. Listen Here *or wherever you listen to podcasts* Events Recycling Facility Tours & Talks Tuesday, March 18 | 9am - 3pm WM Recycling Facility* Celebrate Global Recycling Day and get a behind-the-scenes look at how recycling works in Nashville. You will see how recyclables are sorted using people and special equipment. Discover what materials can and cannot be recycled in our city and have your recycling questions answered by the experts. *Address provided with registration. Register Recycle Right Nashville Presentation Saturday, April 5 | 11:30am - 12:30pm NPL Inglewood Branch 4312 Gallatin Pike Do you have questions about recycling in Nashville? Join us at Nashville Public Library Inglewood Branch to learn about the importance of recycling and how to recycle right.  In the News Sustainable fashion to take centre stage on Zero-Waste Day Green Guides updates still pending as states lead on labeling Tennessee legislation pushes for recycling overhaul amid looming landfill closures Quick Links Recycle.Nashville.gov WasteServices.Nashville.gov hub.Nashville.gov (615) 862-5000

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Miriam Mimms

Commissioner, District 18

Metro Beautification and Environment Commission