Chattanooga Public Works Independence Day Waste Collection Report

Overview of Waste Collection Services on Independence Day

The City of Chattanooga Public Works department has confirmed that garbage and recycling collection services will operate as usual on Independence Day. This continuity supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by ensuring effective waste management even during public holidays.

Community Instructions for Waste Disposal

1. Residents are requested to place their trash out by 6:30 AM to guarantee timely collection.

Temporary Closures of Collection Centers

In alignment with operational adjustments, several waste collection centers will be closed on July 4. This impacts the following facilities:

• City landfill off Birchwood Pike in Harrison, TN
• Household Hazardous Waste Facility
• Wood Recycle Center
• Refuse Collection Centers
• Recycle Collection Centers

Reopening Schedule of Facilities

• The Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Wood Recycle Center, and City landfill will resume operations on July 7.
• The Refuse and Recycle Collection Centers will reopen earlier, on July 5.

Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals

This waste management schedule demonstrates commitment to several SDGs, including:

• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): Maintaining waste collection services promotes urban sustainability and public health.
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): Proper handling of household hazardous waste and recycling supports responsible resource use.
• SDG 13 (Climate Action): Efficient waste management reduces environmental impact and supports climate resilience.

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed

1. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • The article discusses waste management services in Chattanooga, which is integral to creating sustainable cities and communities.
2. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
   • The focus on garbage, recycling collection, and hazardous waste management relates directly to responsible consumption and waste reduction.
3. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
   • Proper waste disposal, including hazardous waste, helps prevent pollution and protects water quality.

2. Specific Targets Under the Identified SDGs

1. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • Target 11.6: Reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.
2. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
   • Target 12.4: Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks.
   • Target 12.5: Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
3. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
   • Target 6.3: Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article

1. Indicator for SDG 11.6:
   • Proportion of municipal solid waste collected and managed in controlled facilities.
   • The article’s mention of garbage and recycling collection continuing as normal and the schedule for collection centers implies monitoring of waste collection efficiency and coverage.
2. Indicators for SDG 12.4 and 12.5:
   • Amount of hazardous waste generated and managed safely.
   • Recycling rate of municipal waste.
   • The article references the Household Hazardous Waste Facility and recycling centers, implying tracking of hazardous waste management and recycling rates.
3. Indicator for SDG 6.3:
   • Proportion of wastewater safely treated.
   • Reduction in pollutant levels in water bodies.
   • Though not explicitly mentioned, proper waste management including hazardous waste disposal contributes to this indicator.

4. Table of SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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