by Lenn Detwiler | Mar 2, 2023 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center
Springtime is the right time to talk about litter. This is the best time to collect your friends and do a neighborhood clean-up before mowers break it up into tiny pieces and wind and water carry it into our waterways. But you can help by stopping litter before it...
by Lenn Detwiler | Apr 30, 2018 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Recycling
Whenever you are cleaning and clearing out, consider donating items that otherwise might be thrown away, to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. And, as you embark on those DIY projects, don’t forget to shop the ReStore for the supplies and materials you need. The...
by Lenn Detwiler | Apr 30, 2018 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center
Food waste and yard waste together make up about 25% of what we throw away. That means almost ¼ of what we toss can be composted! We can recycle nutrient-rich “stuff” like leaves, twigs, grass clippings, weed and shrub cuttings, garden waste, and food waste back...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jun 12, 2017 | Adult Outreach, Latest, Learning Center
When the weather heats up, staying hydrated becomes as important as ever. For many people, that usually means lots and lots of plastic water bottles which can lead to a lot of plastic waste. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! Instead of pitching that empty...
by Lenn Detwiler | Mar 21, 2017 | Adult Outreach, General, Household Hazardous Waste, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
The District offers multiple Tox-Away Days each spring, summer and fall. The events allow Hendricks County residents to dispose of their HHW free of charge. Fees apply for the recycling of televisions, appliances and tires (in some cases). Regulations prohibit...
by Lenn Detwiler | Mar 6, 2017 | Adult Outreach, Community Grants Program, General, Latest, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
Do you have a great idea for starting a new or expanding a current recycling program at your school, church or non-profit? Tax-exempt and non-profit organizations located in Hendricks County are able to apply for grants through the District’s Community Grants...
