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Columbia to purchase new recycling truck from TDEC grant

Columbia truck
Pictured from left to right are Columbia Public Works Director Jeff DeWire, City Manager Tony Massey, and Public Works Assistant Director Jeff Riggins.

The city of Columbia has been awarded a Waste Reduction Grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the purchase of a new recycling truck, enhancing the city’s waste management and sustainability initiatives. The $425,200 purchase of the truck includes the grant funds and a 30% match from the city. The acquisition of this new recycling truck is a pivotal step in increasing the city’s capacity to handle larger recycling volumes and directly supports Columbia’s broader vision for a more sustainable community.