Waste Reduction District
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Located in Monroe County, Indiana; we strive to reduce the amount of material going to final disposal. We provide recycling drop-off facilities, reuse options, household hazardous waste drop-off, and environmental education programs.
All locations of the Waste Reduction District will be closed Monday January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visit wastereductiondistrict.com/calendar for holiday obbservances. Also, last day to bring your natural holiday tree to the District is January 17th.
January 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
All locations of the Waste Reduction District will be closed Monday January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visit wastereductiondistrict.com/calendar for holiday obbservances. Also, last day to bring your natural holiday tree to the District is January 17th.
Have an innovative idea to promote waste reduction, recycling, and/or composting? Apply for a community grant. Deadline: January 30. Contact Executive Director Tom McGlasson, Jr. at [email protected] or visit wastereductiondistrict.com/communitygrant
January 15, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Have an innovative idea to promote waste reduction, recycling, and/or composting? Apply for a community grant. Deadline: January 30. Contact Executive Director Tom McGlasson, Jr. at [email protected] or visit wastereductiondistrict.com/communitygrant
A good reminder for the New Year....
January 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
A good reminder for the New Year....
Still haven't taken the holiday tree down? Deadline to bring natural, naked holiday trees and wreaths to any of the 5 District recycling centers is January 17th. Holiday trees accepted during normal operating hours.
January 12, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Still haven't taken the holiday tree down? Deadline to bring natural, naked holiday trees and wreaths to any of the 5 District recycling centers is January 17th. Holiday trees accepted during normal operating hours.
Create a system to recycle, in the kitchen, in the garage, or wherever it is convenient for you. The Earth thanks you! Visit www.wastereductiondistrict.com for details on what the District accepts and come visit. Choose from 5 recycling centers!
January 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Create a system to recycle, in the kitchen, in the garage, or wherever it is convenient for you. The Earth thanks you! Visit www.wastereductiondistrict.com for details on what the District accepts and come visit. Choose from 5 recycling centers!
HAPPY 2026! New Year's cheer from the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County.
December 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
HAPPY 2026! New Year's cheer from the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County.
Have some recycling? Note holiday dates. All locations of the District will be CLOSED DECEMBER 31st and JANUARY 1st.
December 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Have some recycling? Note holiday dates. All locations of the District will be CLOSED DECEMBER 31st and JANUARY 1st.
When it's time take down the holiday tree, bring it to the Waste Reduction District's recycling centers during normal operating hours. We'll take naked, natural trees and wreaths. Remove all ornaments!
December 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
When it's time take down the holiday tree, bring it to the Waste Reduction District's recycling centers during normal operating hours. We'll take naked, natural trees and wreaths. Remove all ornaments!
Happy Holidays! Please note holiday dates.
December 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Happy Holidays! Please note holiday dates.
To wrap or not to wrap--is it a question?! Use a gift bag or hide the gift in another gift. Tissue paper and most wrapping paper, except foil wrap, can be recycled, but why waste? Use a reusable and/or recyclable bag.
December 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
To wrap or not to wrap--is it a question?! Use a gift bag or hide the gift in another gift. Tissue paper and most wrapping paper, except foil wrap, can be recycled, but why waste? Use a reusable and/or recyclable bag.
Rules to live by, holidays or not. It's called "Purchasing Ethics."
December 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Rules to live by, holidays or not. It's called "Purchasing Ethics."
Need cardboard boxes? We have them at South Walnut-- all different sizes, free for pickup. Cardboard boxes can be dropped off and put in the compactor with the other cardboard or placed in the free box bin. Check it out!
December 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Need cardboard boxes? We have them at South Walnut-- all different sizes, free for pickup. Cardboard boxes can be dropped off and put in the compactor with the other cardboard or placed in the free box bin. Check it out!
What are you going to do with the holiday food waste? First, do all you can NOT to have it but you can also sign up for a curbside composting service, now an option for Monroe County. Contact www.richlandfarms.net to get started!
December 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What are you going to do with the holiday food waste? First, do all you can NOT to have it but you can also sign up for a curbside composting service, now an option for Monroe County. Contact www.richlandfarms.net to get started!
Are you passionate about reducing waste? Are you looking for us? We're looking for you. Join the District's Citizen's Advisory Committee and be around others who are passionate as well. Email Tom McGlasson at [email protected]
December 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Are you passionate about reducing waste? Are you looking for us? We're looking for you. Join the District's Citizen's Advisory Committee and be around others who are passionate as well. Email Tom McGlasson at [email protected]
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Please note the District's Thanksgiving holiday closures NOVEMBER 27TH and NOVEMBER 28th. Visit www.wastereductiondistrict.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Please note the District's Thanksgiving holiday closures NOVEMBER 27TH and NOVEMBER 28th. Visit www.wastereductiondistrict.com
The holidays are coming up! To view the District's holiday closures, see www.wastereductiondistrict.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The holidays are coming up! To view the District's holiday closures, see www.wastereductiondistrict.com
Looking for volunteer work that helps reduce waste? We're looking for you! Join the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Email Executive Director Tom McGlasson at [email protected].
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Looking for volunteer work that helps reduce waste? We're looking for you! Join the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Email Executive Director Tom McGlasson at [email protected].
Concerned about environmental quality, waste management and reduction, recycling, water quality and promoting sustainable materials practices? If so, join the Waste Reduction District's Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC). Contact Tom McGlasson, Jr. at [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Concerned about environmental quality, waste management and reduction, recycling, water quality and promoting sustainable materials practices? If so, join the Waste Reduction District's Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC). Contact Tom McGlasson, Jr. at [email protected]
The District is excited to announce that there is now an option for curbside composting service in Monroe County. Contact www.richlandfarms.net to get started!
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The District is excited to announce that there is now an option for curbside composting service in Monroe County. Contact www.richlandfarms.net to get started!
Holidays on your mind? Find the District calendar at wastereductiondistrict.com/calendar
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Holidays on your mind? Find the District calendar at wastereductiondistrict.com/calendar
What's coming up? The initials are.... You'll see.
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What's coming up? The initials are.... You'll see.
A little humor for your day.
October 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A little humor for your day.
What to do with the sale skeleton that didn't have all the pieces. Wonderful reuse idea!
October 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
What to do with the sale skeleton that didn't have all the pieces. Wonderful reuse idea!
Balloon releases now banned in No. Carolina, statewide. Will Indiana join in this action?! The releasing of balloons is a destructive practice that harms wildlife and the Earth. Perhaps all states can get together and ban this practice.
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Balloon releases now banned in No. Carolina, statewide. Will Indiana join in this action?! The releasing of balloons is a destructive practice that harms wildlife and the Earth. Perhaps all states can get together and ban this practice.
How about going for a nice walk and picking up litter on roadsides? Healthy for you, healthy for the environment. Teach others NOT to litter and help your community. Participate in the District's Adopt-A-Road program. Contact Mary Beth King, [email protected].
October 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
How about going for a nice walk and picking up litter on roadsides? Healthy for you, healthy for the environment. Teach others NOT to litter and help your community. Participate in the District's Adopt-A-Road program. Contact Mary Beth King, [email protected].