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Q: Why are the District's Recycling Drop-off Centers so far from where I live? |
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Written by Lenn
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 13:56 |
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As backward as it may seem, Indiana's solid waste management districts are restricted from placing recycling drop-off centers in locations where curbside recycling is offered via the private sector. Since Ray's Trash Service offers curbside recycling service in Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, Plainfield and much of the surrounding area, the District may only offer the Drop-off Centers where curbside service is not available. |
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Q: Is wrapping paper recyclable? |
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Written by Lenn
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 13:37 |
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In general, wrapping paper is not recyclable. Often the ink used to produce wrapping paper isn't simply on the paper's surface. Many times the paper is "beater dyed" which means the color is actually in the pulp of the paper. The de-inking process used to recycle most other types of paper is not effective at removing ink from paper that has been beater dyed. Many types of wrapping paper are very thin and contain few good quality fibers for recycling. Additionally, wrapping paper is often laminated and/or contains glitter, tape or other additives that cannot be recycled. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 13 April 2009 13:20 )
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Q: Why do I have to pay for curbside recycling? |
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Written by Lenn
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 12:46 |
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The revenue generated from the sale of the recyclables collected in most curbside recycling programs simply does not cover the cost associated with picking up, sorting and selling the materials. Therefore, recyclers must charge a fee to provide the service. The costs associated with offering curbside service diminish significantly as more households in a community participate. Curbside recycling is offered to most residents of Hendricks County through Ray's Trash Service, a privately owned company based in Clayton. The company accepts newspaper, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, newspaper and #1 through #7 plastics in its curbside recycling program. Residents should contact Ray's to subscribe to the service. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 June 2009 12:27 )
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Q: What is the proper way to dispose of unwanted medications? |
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Written by Lenn
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Tuesday, 23 September 2008 12:58 |
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Answer: Our waterways are routinely being threatened when medications are flushed down a toilet or washed down a drain. Waste water treatment plants are not designed to remove many of the chemicals that make up today's pharmaceuticals. Trace amounts of estrogens, anti-depressants, anti-epileptics and other pharmaceutical compounds are being detected in our streams and rivers. The District periodically sponosors Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection events where all types of medications are accepted for proper disposal. The District has partnered with the Hendicks County Substance Abuse Task Force to provide opportunities for 2010. Please see Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collections for more information. If a collection event is not available, the next best disposal option is to render the drug unpalitable, seal it in a container or plastic bag and hide it in your normal household trash. Disposing of these medications in a landfill is much better than introducing them into the waste water treatment system. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 22 October 2010 07:10 )
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Q: What should I know about compact flourescent light (CFL) bulbs? |
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Written by Lenn
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Tuesday, 23 September 2008 12:44 |
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Answer: Compact flourescent light bulbs (CFLs) are energy-effiecient, money-saving replacements for traditional incandescent light bulbs. CFLs cost a little more at the register, but they provide a savings over the life of the bulb. CFLs do contain a small amout of mercury, an average of five milligrams of mercury, enough to cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. A watch battery contains about five times as much mercury. The mercury is not emitted when CFLs are in use. CFLs and other flourescent light bulbs, such as four or eight foot tubes, should not be disposed of in the trash--doing so will allow the mercury contained in the bulbs to escape into the environment. Instead, all flourescent light bulbs should be recycled. The District accepts CFLs and all other types of flourescent light bulbs during the Tox-Away Day events. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 April 2009 12:14 )
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