Jonesborough ends curbside recycling

The Town of Jonesborough said severe storm damage to its Solid Waste Facility left the building condemned and due for demolition and that has stopped recycling operations in the town. a letter sent to residents from the town said the condemned facility is where recycling material is separated and baled for re-sale, and those operations have now stopped. The Solid Waste Department will begin picking up all curbside recycling containers the week of Nov. 6, and Residents are asked to place their containers next to the curb on the same day as their garbage pick-up. The letter said the department is exploring alternatives to curbside recycling.