Hancock Solid Waste Mgmt. District - Hancock County
Welcome to the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District (HCSWMD). The mission of the HCSWMD, in conjunction with Purdue Extension, is "to encourage personal responsibility of citizens by educating about and assisting with proper waste disposal." For more information, contact Roy Ballard at 317/462-1113 or rballard@purdue.edu. Please check the Calendar page for an updated schedule of activities and events! Are you interested in learning about a way to effectively deal with all of those falling leaves along with much of your garden waste and kitchen scraps and at the same time get free all natural- soil conditioner? Check out the link below! Composting a Win-Win Activity Here is the informational flyer for Electronics Recycling Day October 17: October 17- Electronics Recycling Day
How to Recycle in Hancock County
2009 Hancock County Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors and Citizens Advisory Board
Are you interested in taking an active role to help keep Hancock County's environment clean through the use of recycling and other "green" programs? Please call Roy Ballard to see how you can become a member of our Advisory Board! But you need not commit to being an advisory board member to participate. Meetings are open to the public and public comment and input are always welcomed. Meetings are at the office of Purdue Extension Hancock County, 802 N. Apple Street, Greenfield (just north of the fairgrounds).
2009 Meetings
Wednesday, June 17: 6 p.m. Advisory Board; 7 p.m. Board of Directors
Wednesday, August 19: 6 p.m. Advisory Board; 7 p.m. Board of Directors
Wednesday, November 18: 6 p.m. Advisory Board; 7 p.m. of Board of Directors
Hancock County
Solid Waste Management District
RECYCLING EVENTS FOR 2009
Saturday, April 25 - Spring Clean Saturday, April 25 - Pharmaceutical Collection Saturday, May 2 - Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, May 16 - Spring Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, June 13 - Tire Recycling Day Saturday, Oct. 17 - Fall Electronics Recycling Day Please check this Web page and Web site calendar for more information as each event approaches. ...
