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What Happens to the Stuff You Recycle?
Have you ever wondered what happens to the stuff you put in your recycling bin? And, who are the people that make their living converting your recycling into something of value? There are multiple recycling outlets within Hendricks County. The biggest players are...
Why Does it Cost Money to Recycle?
The question of why recycling doesn’t pay for itself is one we hear a lot. And, it’s understandable. We know that recycling bottles, cans, cardboard, and other materials ultimately results in those items getting back into the economy as valuable products—paper towels,...
A Better Way to Recycle
If you are reading this, chances are you are already convinced of the merits of recycling. More recycling means more space in the landfill, more resources that can live on in another product and less energy spent extracting raw materials from the earth to manufacture...
Recycling Drop-Off Centers…in the Spotlight
The District provides four Recycling Drop-Off Centers within the county so that households without the option to subscribe to curbside recycling have a way to recycle. The Drop-Off Centers are located in Coatesville, Lizton, North Salem, and Stilesville and accept the...
Amy’s Zero Waste Quest: Managing Waste While Moving
Zero waste moving (closer to Near-o waste) is top of mind for us at the District as we just moved our office from Brownsburg to Danville moving tons of “stuff” (educational manipulatives, displays, furniture, etc). Here are some tips we can share with those of you who...
Reread, Relisten, & Rewatch
Reread, Relisten, and Rewatch should be added to the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle list. The written or spoken word, music, and movies do not wear out and some get better with time. Lucky for us there are people willing to share used media for others to enjoy. If you are...
Amy’s Zero Waste Quest: Farmers’ Markets
As part of my quest to zero waste I plan to make an effort to eat locally this year. If you are working on being a locavore, it helps to have a plan. Eating locally supports local agriculture, requires the use of less energy to transport food, fosters a sense of...
Focus on Food Waste
This particular topic, above all, is a personal heart mission. Approximately 1/3 of the food purchased in the US is wasted. At the same time, more than 41 million Americans face hunger, including nearly 13 million children, according to USDA. This is where the...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Programming Changes Due to COVID-19
April 4 Tox-Away Day Postponed In order to abide by current restrictions in place to fight COVID-19, the Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District will be postponing the April 4 Tox-Away Day at Brownsburg High School. The District is working to determine an...
Careful Car Care
Love of the automobile is an American tradition. Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects are also a very American concept. Millions of us do standard vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, in our own garages, barns and driveways. It’s a great way to save some cash,...
It's Family Fun Friday! Gather up and mark them off for Earth Month. Which family member will hit a BINGO first?
Tox-Away Day Pro Tip #2: Save time; don't wait in line! If you only have batteries to safely dispose of, no need to wait in line at Tox-Away Days. There are many places to recycle batteries in Hendricks County. www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/online-directory/?cn-s=&cn-cat=9
Remember: Alkaline batteries are not hazardous and can go in your regular garbage. Tape the ends to reduce fire risk.
Tox-Away Day Pro Tip #1:
Latex paint is not accepted at the District's Tox-Away Days. If you only have latex paint to dispose of, no need to wait in line! You can dry out and dispose of latex paint in your regular garbage. Watch here for a demo... www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxtGju7MSro&list=PLE3AEDAC16628A179&index=92&t=2s