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Unwrapping Electronics
Why Does It Matter? Bells will ring, gadgets will sing and computers will hum. Now that the holidays are here, you might be wondering about what to do with your old, outdated, or obsolete electronics. We can help. Electronics are the fastest growing portion of the...
Wrapping up Wrapping
Why Does It Matter? We could bore you with the holiday statistics that we Americans create about 5 million more tons of waste during the holidays than any other time of year. But, we think you probably have a feel for that unfortunate tidbit... We think that you...
Burning Questions #1
Why Does It Matter? It’s fall in Indiana and the leaves are coming down. While it might be tempting to simply rake those leaves into a pile and set them aflame, doing so might be against the law where you live! Also, burning leaves releases particulate into the air...
Costume Swapping
Why Does It Matter? Respook, Rewear and Rescare!! Halloween costumes, masks, face paint, and all of the accessories can become really scary trash. To help you battle the trash monster, we offer an opportunity for reusing all of those wonderful costumes that can...
Recycling Grants
Why Does It Matter? Do you have a great idea for starting a new or expanding a current recycling program at your school, church or non-profit? We have a program that might help you get started! The District provides two types of grants to encourage recycling...
Ready, Set, Recycle!
Why Does It Matter? Did you know that in Indiana paper makes up 29% of our waste stream, plastic 17%, metal 6%, glass 3% and food waste 10%? Did you also know that all of those items are things we not only commonly throw away at home, but also at work and at school? ...
Proper HHW Disposal
Why Does It Matter? You may have noticed, as you are walking along the sidewalk, the stenciled words or printed stickers right next to a storm drain that say, “Dump No Waste, Drains to Stream”. Although we should know by now that dumping things directly into a storm...
Carton Recycling
Why Does It Matter? By now we all know that we can recycle materials like glass, plastic, metal and paper, right? Did you know that you can also now recycle cartons? That’s right! You can now put cartons in your recycling bin. These are exciting times in the world...
Recycling Updates
Why Does It Matter? Have you noticed how many opportunities there are for recycling lately? And that recycling has become more convenient? Businesses are very interested in recapturing materials to protect their bottom lines, and are aware that customers demand...
De-Trash Your Summer Bash
Why Does It Matter? You don’t have to be “Trashy” to have fun and that goes for your summertime parties, too. Parties can create a lot of waste if you’re not careful. Soda bottles and cans, salsa and pickle jars, ketchup and mustard bottles—it can all really add...
For those looking for a wonderful outlet for your previously loved books. What a great way to Reuse! This local bookstore could use your generous donations.
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Saving bottle caps? You can support the great work of the Cascade High School THRIVE program by recycling them at any of the locations below.
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