by Lenn Detwiler | Jun 15, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
Recycling programs: the same thing, only different… When it comes to recycling programs, knowing which materials are accepted and which aren’t is critical to the program’s success. But, understanding those rules can sometimes be difficult. We have...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jun 15, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Household Hazardous Waste, Learning Center
For some of us, manicuring our lawn is like a summer sport. We want our lawns to look like golf courses; as thick and lush as carpet. In some cases, the road to a beautiful lawn is paved with fertilizers and pesticides. And while they can make you the envy of your...
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 | Apr 20, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Green Cleaning, Household Hazardous Waste, Learning Center
Spring is here! Maybe you are finding yourself in a cleaning mood. Stop! Before you scrub that floor, wipe down those walls or dust the furniture, we want you to be aware of a few things. This information is important to your health and the health of the...