Are your eco-friendly habits accidentally doing more harm than good?
Gwen Hall from the Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District (NISWMD) joins Andy St. John on WLKI 100.3 to discuss the critical difference between recycling and "wish cycling." While the district successfully diverted tons of batteries and electronic waste from landfills last year, well-intentioned residents are still contaminating loads by discarding unapproved hard plastics, lawn chairs, and leftover garage sale items into public bins.
Learn how to properly read recycling labels, utilize the district's 14 local bin sites, and take advantage of the Friday morning Household Hazardous Waste Program for safely disposing of old boat gas, motor oil, and household chemicals.
Key Takeaways & Resources:
- The Golden Rule: Only recycle items explicitly pictured on the front of the bins. When in doubt, leave it out.
- The "Triangle" Myth: Just because an item has the recycling triangle symbol doesn't mean it's accepted in local bins; it often just means the item was made from recycled materials.
- Hazardous Waste Fridays: Drop off old gas, oil, chemicals, light bulbs, tires, and electronics at the Ashley facility on Friday mornings.
For a map of the 14 area bin locations or to ask a specific disposal question, visit niswmd.org or call the main office 260-587-3063 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.