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What to know before you throw
Not all plastic is the same — learn the difference so you can use the right bin. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
If you live within Chattanooga’s city limits, you might already have a recycling bin you’ve been filling up. If you don’t, they’re free, and the city will come by every other week to pick up your recyclables. Use this map to find your pickup day, or call 311 to order a bin.
What goes in your curbside bin
Paper: Flattened cardboard, magazines, junk mail, etc.
Plastic: Bottles, jugs, cups, and containers
Metal: Aluminum and steel cans
Pro tips: Rinse your recyclables out, place them loose in the bin (no sorting or bag needed), and make sure your bin is at the curb by 7 a.m. on pickup day.
Recycling centers
Chattanooga also has five spots for residents to drop off recyclables (including glass) themselves:
2026 Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Mount Pleasant, SC | Free | Pay tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry with a family-friendly boat parade and ceremonial blessing of the fleet, live music, a craft show, seafood samplings, and more.*
Fall head over heels for stylish home accessories like candles, kitchenware, and more — starting at just $18. Sweet on your wallet and perfect for every kind of gift list.
Best part? Everything is in stock and ready to go, so you can shop stress-free.
Want to be among the first to see Chattanooga FC’s new jerseys? The club will unveil them after its preseason match against One Knoxville SC this Saturday, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. The reveal will happen inside The Ultra Club about 30 minutes after the final whistle. Grab tickets.
Kids
Do your kids love the outdoors? They might love summer camp at Reflection Riding. Registration is open now for weekly camps running Monday-Friday from June 1 through July 31. Campers can explore nature, learn through hands-on activities, and meet wildlife along the way.
Try This
Townsend Atelier is hosting a printmaking workshop this Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will carve their own linoleum block and use it to create custom towels, napkins, and cards. Learn more and sign up online.
Concert
The Chattanooga Music Club is hosting a free concert featuring the UTC String Ensemble this Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. It’s open to the public and takes place at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. (Chattanoogan)
Listen
This week’s warm-up has us thinking about getting outside and visiting a local park. Ever wonder what goes into making our parks so great? Find out by listening to “The Parkside Podcast,” featuring Chattanooga’s Parks & Outdoors Administrator April Furth and Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Director Matt Folz.
Edu
ChattState’s second session spring classes begin on Monday, March 9. Check out programs + enroll to start your next chapter.*
Watch
After outfitting a dozen grizzly bears with cameras, researchers are gaining insight into their lives in Alaska’s remote wilderness. Comparing the footage between the life of an Alaskan grizzly and our pets’ cushy experience at a local dog-friendly business, temperature-controlled and all, would be eye-opening for Fido. (AP News)
Shop
Meet the intimacy gummy: Camino Wild Cherry, the ultimate edible for date night. Heighten sensory experiences and ignite that special spark with a THC gummy that fits seamlessly into your Valentine’s Day plans — without the hangover or bloat of alcohol. Get 20% off a full-size tin with code 6AM20.†*
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Take your weeknights to new heights
Presented by High Point Climbing & Fitness
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced climber, there’s something for everyone to try. | Photo by High Point Climbing & Fitness
Weeknight plans just got an upgrade. High Point Climbing & Fitness is rolling out discounted Community Nights designed to make climbing more social, more accessible, and way more fun.
From Friends Climb Night and Family Night downtown to Student Nights, Ladies Nights, Homeschool Days, and inclusive community meetups, there’s always a reason to climb together.
Grab your crew, try something new, and save while you’re at it.
Growing up comes with plenty of firsts. With a Cash App Card, teens have a safe way to practice saving, managing money, and spending — all with their own debit card, and you as their guide.‡
Reflection Riding’s new red-tailed hawk has been named Leuci — a fitting choice, since she’s leucistic, meaning she has a partial loss of pigmentation in her feathers. Learn more about her story and sign up for Reflection Riding’s newsletter to find out when you can meet her.
Reflection Riding received 44 submissions for the name Leuci.
Photo by Allie English via Reflection Riding
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