by Lenn Detwiler | May 5, 2016 | Adult Outreach, Community Grants Program, General, Latest, Learning Center, Programs
Each year the District earmarks $20,000 to provide grants to fund local projects that further the District’s mission of promoting recycling, waste reduction and responsible waste management in this community. On April 26, 2016, the District’s Board of...
by Lenn Detwiler | Mar 4, 2016 | Household Hazardous Waste, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
The District will again provide five Tox-Away Days in 2016. The events are an opportunity for Hendricks County residents to properly recycle or dispose of household hazardous wastes, medical sharps, unwanted medicines, tires, appliances, computer components and...
by Lenn Detwiler | Feb 22, 2016 | Adult Outreach, Household Hazardous Waste, Learning Center, Programs, Unwanted Medicines
Most of the time when we are talking about proper disposal of Household Hazardous Materials, we are talking about cleaners, paint, paint products, driveway sealer, automotive fluids and the like. But, there are other waste materials that need special handling to avoid...
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...
