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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,...
Recycle Heart & Sole
Your previously-destined-for-the trash shoes are greatly desired by those who have none. The District is again partnering with Changing Footprints, a local not-for-profit organization that gets shoes on the feet of those in need right here in Indiana. We will be...
Holiday Recycling Done Right
It's estimated that an additional 100 million tons of trash are generated every week between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. All that food, wrapping paper, cardboard and packing material adds up! So, we're going to get you ready with some pointers for Recycling Right...
Back to School & Good Stewardship
Often times going back to school means establishing new routines and habits. Reading, Writing and ‘Rithmetic may be the three "R’s" you are thinking about at this time of year, but we want you to think about the other three: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, as well. There...
Open Burning: What You Should Know
Here’s a burning question…is it okay to burn trash in Hendricks County? The answer is “NO! It is against the law!” Burning trash of any kind is not allowed in Hendricks County (or any other Indiana county). That includes things like construction material, furniture...