Yes, Memphis, your city does actually recycle
Jason West, materials recovery facility general manager, at the Republic Services Recycling Center. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Despite what many Memphians believe, the city does in fact recycle. But better efforts from Memphians could help successful recycling, officials said.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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