The City of Knoxville, MSW Consultants and DSM Environmental will present findings from the 2023 Downtown Solid Waste Study at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Lox Salon, 103 W. Jackson Ave.

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Information about how downtown solid waste and recycling is currently being collected, the costs involved, and a look at future collection options will be discussed.

The Downtown Solid Waste Study was launched to address concerns about downtown growth and increased solid waste production. The City currently spends more than $550,000 a year for downtown trash and recycling services.

The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request language translation services, contact the City’s Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 865-215-3100. For disability accommodations, contact City ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook at [email protected] or 865-215-2034.