by Lenn Detwiler | May 29, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Latest, Learning Center
Perhaps the notions of delayed gratification, perserverance and accountablity aren’t the first ideas that come to mind when you think of a kid and his bike. But, those are exactly the life skills that the good folks at Freewheelin’ Community Bikes in...
by Lenn Detwiler | May 8, 2015 | Adult Outreach, Household Hazardous Waste, Latest, Learning Center, Programs, Unwanted Medicines
The District is proud to again partner with local law enforcement to make disposing of old or unwanted medicines easier and safer in Hendricks County. A new unwanted medicines drop box is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the lobby of the Hendricks...
by Lenn Detwiler | Apr 21, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Household Hazardous Waste, Latest, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
Saturday, April 11th was our first Tox-Away Day for the year and it was our biggest day ever! The weather was beautiful and, thanks to many Hendricks County residents dedicated to doing the right thing with their household chemicals, medicines, tires, appliances and...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jan 3, 2013 | Latest
The Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District has developed an Environmental Education Award to recognize individuals whose work in the community furthers the mission of the District. That mission is to promote recycling, waste reduction and responsible waste...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jun 1, 2012 | Latest
EarthStock@ Rib-fest Lots of free fun for the kids– Silly Safari, Monster Mini Golf, Water Games, Interactive Environmental Games and Activities!Information and Demonstrations by local Environmentally-Friendly Organizations! Fireworks at 10 pm ! lots and...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jul 12, 2011 | Latest
It’s that time of year again! The Hendricks County 4-H Fair will be running from Sunday, July 15 to Saturday, July 21. As in the past, Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District will have a booth, with information about recycling in Hendricks County! Be...
