WASTE RESOURCES DIVISION

The Waste Resources Division consists of two sections, Interceptor Sewer System and Solid Waste and Sanitation.

The interceptor sewer system encompasses approximately 1,200 miles of sewer lines, 7 large custom-built pumping stations, 7 custom-build storm stations, 53 underground, wetwell mounted, submersible pumping stations, approximately 130 residential/grinder stations, 7 combined sewer overflows (CSO) facilities and one (1) major regional wastewater treatment plant (Moccasin Bend).

Built in 1952, the City’s interceptor sewer system serves the City and a surrounding metropolitan area which together have a population of approximately 400,000 encompassing about 200 miles. In addition to the City, the System serves the following seven (7) suburban areas: City of Collegedale, Tennessee; part of Hixson Utility District service area in Hamilton County, Tennessee; area of Red Bank, Tennessee; City of East Ridge, Tennessee; City of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee; City of Rossville, Georgia; Town of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee; Lookout Mountain, Georgia; and portions of Walker County, Georgia, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; as well as Catoosa County, Georgia.

The solid waste and sanitation divisions are responsible for the collection and disposal of most solid waste within the City. Landfill operation, recycling, compost waste and household hazardous waste are the main functions of this division.