County Begins Glass Recycling

Last month, Lewis County Commissioners voted to enter into a contract with Strategic Materials, Incorporated (SMI) in order to begin recycling bottled glass at the Transfer Station.

SMI is the largest glass recycler in North America, and has nearly 50 locations across Canada, the United States and Mexico, including one in Ashland City, Tennessee.

The county has been pursuing an affordable option to recycle glass at the Transfer Station for several years, including issuing bid requests, speaking directly with glass recycling companies, and meeting with local governments across the state who rec...