MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) - A Murfreesboro company that recycles household trash is now helping to recycle the lives of non-violent criminals. It's part of the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC) work release program. And it's making a difference for offenders one plastic bottle at a time. LaGreggory Sweatt was sentenced to a year at the work center after being convicted of driving under the influence. "We're all not bad," Sweatt said. "We all deserve a chance like anyone else."

HENDERSON, Tenn.- Those who are responsible for handling garbage in three West Tennessee counties came together Wednesday to talk about the success of recycling. Representatives from Chester, Hardin and McNairy Counties along with a representative from Jackson gathered in the city of Henderson to talk about the West Tennessee Recycling Hub Project. County and city leaders said the efforts lessens the amount of trash in landfills while providing some income. "We saved over $50,000 last year in diversion costs going to the landfill and we sold way over $200,000 worth of materials. So you know, to me that's a great incentive there to re-cycle," said Danny Benard, director of Chester County Solid Waste. In addition to helping the environment, officials said within three years the Hub Project should create employment opportunities, both full-time and part-time.   You can read this article and many more at the following website: http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/Henderson-Celebrates-New-Recycling-Hub-169532166.html