City of Marion recently issued the following announcement.
Starting on Tuesday, September 1, the City of Marion will temporarily discontinue its residential recycling program.
Since the City began residential recycling more than 25 years ago, less than 30% of households have participated in the program.
That low participation rate, mixed with the ever-growing costs of equipment and the staffing needed to run the residential recycling program, has led to its temporary suspension.
Residents who would like to continue recycling can take their recyclable goods to one of the County’s seven convenience centers. Convenience centers are free to use and are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The convenience center located on HWY 226 is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The City is exploring the idea of a drop off location for recyclables in the City. More information will be announced if that drop off location becomes a reality.
The City Council and City Staff will review the feasibility of bringing the residential recycling program back in the future.
If you have any questions, please call the City of Marion’s Public Works Office at 828-652-4224.
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