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... by Marianne Peters | Jun 8, 2017 | Composting
Join Depot Director Marianne Peters and Master Gardener Karen Noll for a class on composting! The free class will be held at 7 p.m., June 22, at the Recycle Depot office, 1900 Walter Glaub Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, and it’s open to all ages and... by Marianne Peters | Jan 14, 2016 | General, Recycling
The Recycle Depot at the Marshall County Solid Waste Management District in Plymouth will begin offering new hours on Monday, February 1, 2016. The facility will be open early on Monday mornings and add an additional Saturday a month for county residents to recycle... by Marianne Peters | Apr 2, 2015 | Composting
Composting, a centuries-old method for recycling kitchen and yard waste, is an easy way to make free garden fertilizer, improve soil structure, and keep food waste out of the landfill. To commemorate Earth Day, which is always celebrated on April 22, Marshall County...