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The City of Henderson, in partnership with the Chester County Recycling Hub, launched the 96-gallon curbside recycling carts program in April of 2019. The carts will replace the blue recycling bags residents are currently using. Please do not bag your recycling. This will result in a oops tag being placed on your cart and it will be picked up on your next pick up day.
Please see the list of acceptable materials to place in your cart. When you received your new cart, it was delivered with a tag that has pick updates, and a list of acceptable materials. Please have your cart out by 7:00 a.m. on your correct pickup day. Read our frequently asked questions (FAQs), and if you still have questions call our office at (731) 989-9855.
List of Acceptable Materials
Tin & Aluminum
Aluminum Cans, Trays, Steel Cans, and Tins
Empty and Rinse
Plastic
Laundry Detergent Bottles, Beverage Bottles, Trays, Milk Jugs, Shampoo Bottles
Cardboard
Boxes, Grocery Containers, etc.
(No Waxed Cardboard)
Paper
Newspaper, Office Paper, Mail, Magazines, Paperboard. Please No Shredded Paper in Carts. Bring Shredded Paper to Our Recycling Center for Drop Off.
What Not to Recycle in Your Cart
No trash. Please DO NOT bag your recycling. No plastic film, No Glass, No bags or styrofoam. No Food or liquid(empty all containers). No cords, plastic tanglers, chains, or hoses. No tanks, wood, plastic furniture, or metal. No clothing or linens.
The Oops Tag
The oops tag will be attached to your cart if you have to much contamination. This tag helps educate residents about contamination and what not to put in the recycling cart. If you have a oops tag please correct your cart and it will be picked up on your next pick up day.
Chester County Recycling FAQs
Why Should I Recycle?
Recycling diverts materials from landfills, saves cost for the city and county on tipping and hauling fees, and saves landfill space. Recycling helps protect our environment for you and future generations by saving energy, resources, and helps reuse materials.
Where Does My Recycling Go?
After placing your recycling in your new cart, it is picked up by the City of Henderson and brought to the Chester County Recycling Center which is also known as the West TN Regional Recycling Hub. The recycling center sorts, processes, and bales materials to be sent out to make new products.
What Items Can Go in My New Recycling Cart?
Please see the list of acceptable materials at the top of the page.
What if I Do Not Want a Cart?
Please give the cart a try before making a decision not to recycle.
Please call our office at (731) 989-9855 or email the City of Henderson Recycling Program for questions or concerns.
What Day is My Correct Pick Up Day for Recycling?
Please refer to the map for what zone you are located in and view the pick up schedule. » Zone Map & Cart Pickup Schedule
What if I Am a Business Wanting to Start Recycling?
The Chester County Recycling Center runs a recycling route to over 85 businesses for cardboard and paper pick up in the city. Please give our office a call so we can talk with you about our programs.
What if I Live in the County and Want to Recycle?
Chester County has 5 convenience centers for solid waste and recycling drop off located throughout Chester County. You must have Chester County license plates to use the convenience centers. Blue recycling bags are currently provided at the convenience centers for residents that live in the County to recycle. Blue recycling bags can be dropped off at a convenience center. Please do not put trash in the blue bags.
What if I Have Other Materials Like Electronic Waste, Glass, Paint, or Metal to Recycle?
Please do not put these items in your recycling cart. If you live in Chester County you can bring the items to our main location on Talley Store Road for drop off in the correct recycling bins at our convenience center. Each bin is clearly labeled with a sign for correct drop off.