Tennessee lawmakers approve bill to boost state matchmaking between recycling programs and buyers

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 441

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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As space in Tennessee’s landfills grows more scarce, the state is aiming to ramp up recycling markets through a new advisory council and revamped Office of Cooperative Marketing for Recyclables.

Together, the entities will serve as a sort of matchmaking service between recycling programs and private companies that are seeking to buy recycled materials.

The state Senate gave final approval to a bill creating the committee — which will assess Tennessee’s recycling marketplace and …

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