{"id":352887,"date":"2025-12-16T22:14:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T22:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/352887\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T22:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T22:14:11","slug":"chattanooga-to-end-30-year-recycling-partnership-with-orange-grove-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/352887\/","title":{"rendered":"Chattanooga to end 30-year recycling partnership with Orange Grove Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn \u2014 A partnership that has employed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while running Chattanooga\u2019s recycling centers for more than 30 years appears to be coming to an end.<\/p>\n

On January 1st, the City of Chattanooga says it will take over management of its five Recycling Drop-off Centers and three Refuse Collection Centers, ending its contract with the Orange Grove Center<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Through December 31st, approximately 30 Orange Grove employees will continue working at the city\u2019s recycling and refuse centers seven days a week.<\/p>\n

Jerramy Wood, administrator of Chattanooga\u2019s Department of Public Works, says the city is aiming to improve recycling and refuse services while using taxpayer resources efficiently. Wood added that Orange Grove will have the opportunity to bid on a new contract when the city releases a solicitation next year.<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/p>\n

Photo via Orange Grover Center website.<\/p>\n

The nonprofit has provided residential recycling services and workforce opportunities for people with disabilities since 1988.<\/p>\n

Over the life of the partnership, Orange Grove says it helped the city purchase and operate curbside recycling trucks, marketed collected materials, and shared revenue with the city. <\/p>\n

The recycling program has been the largest employer of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the tri-state area.<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/p>\n

Photo via Orange Grover Center website.<\/p>\n

In a release, Orange Grove says it welcomes the chance to continue supporting workforce development and vocational opportunities for people with disabilities, along with educational outreach and recycling marketing initiatives. <\/p>\n

Orange Grove says it has served more than 1,000 adults and children with disabilities in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area since its founding in 1953.<\/p>\n

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