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 | May 22, 2013 | Learning Center
Why Does It Matter? Kick off your shoes, squish your toes in the mud and soak up some sweet summer sun! But, wait! First, you have some chores to do. After your kiddos clean out their desks and lockers and have reused everything they can, it is time to do some...
by Lenn Detwiler | Oct 9, 2008 | General
In general, wrapping paper is not recyclable. Often the ink used to produce wrapping paper isn’t simply on the paper’s surface. Many times the paper is “beater dyed” which means the color is actually in the pulp of the paper. The de-inking...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 23, 2008 | General
Answer: Compact flourescent light bulbs (CFLs) are energy-effiecient, money-saving replacements for traditional incandescent light bulbs. CFLs cost a little more at the register, but they provide a savings over the life of the bulb. CFLs do contain a small amout of...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 23, 2008 | General
Answer: One gallon of motor oil is capable of polluting one million gallons of drinking water. Proper disposal is critical. Fortunately, there are many local options for the recycling of used motor oil. Most auto service centers will accept up to five gallons of...
