Mayors Recycling Challenge Winners Announced The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee recently concluded their Eighth Annual Mayors Recycling Challenge, which challenges cities in Cherokee County to encourage their residents to recycle during the months of June and July. A variety of sanitation services partnered with the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce on this initiative by tracking curbside and large recycling container weigh slips within the participating cities. Woodstock collected the most recycling (847,273 pounds), followed by Canton (321,030 pounds), Holly Springs (277,853 pounds), Waleska (42,400 pounds), and Ball Ground (27,760 pounds). The combined total collected by all cities was 1,516,316 pounds. For the eighth consecutive year, Waleska collected the most recycling per capita (44.03 pounds per resident), which is based on 2018 U.S. Census population estimates. Woodstock was recognized for having the highest percentage increase of collected recyclables over the previous year. This year, Woodstock collected 847,273 pounds, which is a 67% increase over last years 508,000 pounds. The Chambers Going Green initiative encourages the community to implement green practices that conserve resources while helping businesses thrive. To learn more about the Chambers Going Green efforts, or to participate in upcoming events, visit CherokeeChamber.com, call 770-345-0400, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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