Recycling Containers Announcement

by Danny Spears

Recycling Drop-off Containers

At various times throughout the year it has come to the attention of Clean Green Rush that the recycling containers located next to Kroger and the Sheriff’s back garage are being used to dispose of non recyclable garbage (i.e. lawn furniture, dirty diapers, wax faced cardboard, paper plates & utensils, styrofoam, used hamster bedding, etc).  Dumping non-recyclable products (garbage and trash) into the recycling containers takes up valuable space for legitimately recyclable materials.  As you may have noticed, the recycling containers are emptied three times a week yet are often overflowing with material. Eliminating non-recyclable materials in these containers will not only open up more space, but it will also reduce sorting and processing costs. Garbage and other non-recyclable items contaminates the collection and all of the contents become trash and increases costs, Because this is paid by your tax dollars, keeping costs low is critical to keeping the service place.

If you are in a situation where you cannot determine whether the materials you have are recyclable, then feel free call or email the Clean Green Rush office.  If you have materials that are not accepted at the recycling bins, then get in touch me at the office, chances are I can tell you what to do with it, or put you in contact with someone.  Also, a quick and easy way to determine if what you have is recyclable is to look at the, “What do I do with…” link at the top of this page.  Please do not treat the recycling center like a county dump site.

Also remember, all paper materials should be put in the long container with the white banner stretched across the front (often times the container itself is white, but sometimes green).  Separating paper items from the co-mingled (plastics, glass, aluminum & steel cans--no need to sort) further helps to reduce recycling costs.  Paper materials that are mixed in with plastics, glass, and cans are often soiled by liquids remaining in those containers and may render that paper unrecyclable.  Don’t let your good intentions go bad.

For more information, contact the Clean Green Rush office at 765-938-1342 or recycle@rushcounty.in.gov

Happy Recycling!!!