–From The Leaf-Chronicle • August 30, 2009–

Bi-County Solid Waste made the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle this weekend.  A detailed article highlights the successes of the self-supporting solid waste authority. Recycling efforts produce around $500,000 a year in revenue and adds life to the authority’s landfill.  Director Reed is interviewed and cites cost savings and revenue generation.  Additionally, Reed says “estimated energy savings of 241,586 million BTUs and greenhouse gas reduction of 7,283 metric tons can be linked to Montgomery County’s recycling effort.”

This is equivalent to saving 6,070,941 gallons of gasoline or 124,383 barrels of oil, an amount equal to 9,795 fewer cars driven during the year.

See the full article here:
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20090830/NEWS01/908300324&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL