by Lenn Detwiler | Jan 7, 2016 | General, Latest, Learning Center, Programs, School and Youth Programs, Uncategorized
Youth Education is a cornerstone of the District’s mission. Each year, hands-on, interactive environmental education programs are provided to over 10,000 Hendricks County students across all school districts. Popular programs include, “Who Polluted White...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jan 7, 2016 | Adult Outreach, General, Household Hazardous Waste, Latest, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
Thanks, Hendricks County, for making 2015 a record breaking year for the District’s Tox-Away Day program! Over 4,000 residents utilized the program (more than any previous year). We had our biggest day ever on April 11th at Brownsburg High School when 1,031...
by Lenn Detwiler | Aug 20, 2015 | Household Hazardous Waste, Latest, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
Don’t forget that this Saturday, August 29th, is your next chance to safely dispose of your household hazardous wastes (HHW) like pesticides, herbicides, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, adhesives, automotive fluids, cleaners, unwanted medicines, oil-based...
by Lenn Detwiler | Aug 7, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Latest, Learning Center
One of the things that keeps those of us that work in the waste management industry so interested in what we do is the constant change we experience. New containers are accepted in recycling programs all the time. The ways recyclables are collected and sorted vary...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jul 20, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Latest, Learning Center, Programs
The Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District recently partnered with Nextdoor, the free and private social network for neighborhoods, to increase communications with residents across Hendricks County. Local residents can now receive messages directly from the...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jul 20, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Latest, Learning Center
It is estimated that Americans alone use 50 billion (that’s 50,000,000,000!) water bottles every year. It’s great that we are drinking all that water our doctors are telling us is so good for our bodies. But, the recycling rate for water bottles is a...
