Recycling in Martin 

March 4, 2025 – MARTIN, TENN.: The City of Martin is excited to announce the launch of a new residential recycling service starting in July 2025. This initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability by offering residents an optional, convenient, and efficient recycling solution.  The recycling service will be managed by RaeKar, the current City of Martin waste management provider. Recycling will be collected bi-weekly. Specific pickup dates will be determined this summer and may adjust as routes expand. Residents opting into the program will incur a $16 monthly fee, which will be added to their City of Martin utility bill beginning in July. The program utilizes Single Stream Recycling, allowing all recyclables to be placed into a single bin without the need for sorting.

• Advance Sign-Up Required: Residents interested in participating must enroll by March 31, 2025, to allow RaeKar adequate time to organize routes and procure recycling bins. After the initial setup period, residents can opt into the recycling service at any time through the City of Martin Utility Services.
  • Complete the digital opt-in form available on the City of Martin website www.cityofmartin.net/recycling/ or Contact Martin City Hall at (731) 587-3126 to register.               

Accepted Recyclable Items:

• Aluminum & Tin:Aluminum foil, cans, trays, and steel tins (ensure items are empty and rinsed).
• Plastic:Laundry detergent bottles, beverage bottles, trays, milk jugs, and shampoo bottles (ensure items are empty and rinsed).
• Paper:Newspapers, office paper, mail, magazines, and paperboard (note: shredded paper is not accepted).
• Cardboard:Boxes and grocery containers (note: waxed cardboard is not accepted).

Items Not Accepted:

• Glass: Cups, jars, and broken glass.
• Bags & Styrofoam: Plastic bags, foam containers, and regular trash bags.
• Food & Liquids: Any food scraps or leftover drinks.
• Clothing & Linens: Fabric items such as clothes or sheets.
• Tanglers: Cords, hoses, and chains.
• Other Large Items: Tanks, wood, plastic furniture, and metal objects.

Items should be placed directly in the recycling bin without using trash bags. If bags are necessary, please use translucent blue recycling bags. Residents who sign up will receive an additional bin designated for recyclables.

To see event updates, follow the City of Martin on Facebook and Instagram or call Martin City Hall at 731 587 3126.

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