by Marianne Peters | Oct 19, 2017 | Household Hazardous Waste
One of the toughest clean-up jobs for families is tackling a deceased relative’s chemicals, especially if the relative in question had hobbies or a profession that required unusual laboratory chemicals or now-banned materials. This week we helped a couple unpack... by Marianne Peters | Oct 6, 2017 | Recycling, Trash, Trash/Waste
Have you ever wondered where your trash goes? Here’s a great opportunity to find out for yourself! Republic Services is offering an Open House on October 11, 10-2 p.m. at their County Line Landfill facility, 7922 N. Old U. S. Highway 31, Argos. Lunch will be... by Marianne Peters | Aug 8, 2017 | Batteries, Household Hazardous Waste, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized
At the Recycle Depot, we collect tons of batteries every year. In fact, in 2016, we collected over eight tons! In case you’re wondering, that is the equivalent of eight African elephants. Before I worked at the Depot, batteries were a part of my everyday life, but I... by Marianne Peters | Jun 16, 2017 | Director's Blog, General, Guide to Being Green, Sustainable Living
This post appeared previously in the Pilot News. Last week I started riding my bike to work. My bike, a Raleigh, is a sedate 21-speed built for cruising with a nice wide, soft seat that bounces gently when I encounter uneven pavement. A rack on the back holds my lunch...