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Christmas Tree Recycling

The District's Yard Waste Recycling Centers will again be accepting natural, undecorated Christmas Trees for recycling from Monday, December 19, 2016, through Monday, January 23, 2017. The Yard Waste Recycling Centers are located in Brownsburg (90 Mardale Drive--map)...

TOX-AWAY DAYS: What Happens to the Stuff?

We recently wrapped up another very successful year of Tox-Away Days. In fact, in 2015 the District was able to help more residents properly dispose and recycle more material than in any previous year! Well done, Hendricks County! We’ll cover some of the facts and figures related to this year’s Tox-Away Days in a future article.

America Recycles Day is November 15

America Recycles Day is celebrated each year on November 15. It’s a day to think about your trash; how much you produce, where it goes, the environmental impact of products we buy, reusing what we can, recycling and safe disposal of hazardous materials. This is the...

Unwanted Medicine Disposal 101

If you have expired or unwanted medicines to get rid of, here's what you should know: Medicines that are flushed down a toilet or washed down a drain ultimately end up in our water supply.  The chemicals used to manufacture today's medicines often cannot be removed by...

Burning Questions

Fall is such a beautiful season to live in Indiana! This is also a great time to remind you of the dos and don’ts related to the leaves that come down during this great time of year.

Tips for Fall Time Cleanup…and…Can You Burn Those Leaves?

It’s fall in Indiana. Our beautiful leaves are changing and starting to come down.  Many gardens are done growing and it's time to do a thorough cleanup before the cold weather gets here. Don't forget you can “recycle” your leaves, twigs, and garden trimmings. One of...

Environmental Education Matters

Environmental education is the chief focus of the work we do here at the Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District. Amy Sieferman, our full-time Outreach Coordinator, does this through free, hands-on programs brought right to the classroom.  Most of our...

Prevent Pollution, Don’t Dump!

You may have noticed, as you are walking along the sidewalk (playing Pokemon Go?), the stenciled words or printed decals right next to a storm drain that say something like, “No Dumping, Drains to Waterways”. We have the Hendricks County Partnership for Water...

Limiting Litter

What an awesome summer we are enjoying!  We hope you've been able to get out with your family and friends and take in some of the best that nature has to offer here in Hendricks County. Spending time experiencing nearby nature is critical to developing a sense of...

Hendricks County Rib Fest & Avon Balloon Glow

We are excited to again be part of the Hendricks County Rib Fest! This family-friendly community event is about so much more than ribs. Runners young and old can participate in the RibRun 5K and Fun Run.  And, new this year is the addition of the Avon Balloon Glow!...

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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. ... See MoreSee Less

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.Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

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. ... See MoreSee Less

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.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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