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 The Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District is dedicated to promoting recycling, waste reduction and responsible waste management within Hendricks County.
The District was formed on December 31, 2004, with the responsibility of reducing the amount of waste sent from Hendricks County to final solid waste disposal facilities. That goal is accomplished by providing waste reduction, reuse and recycling education and services to residents of the county. In addition, the District works to ensure that problem wastes are disposed of properly.
The District is managed by a nine-member Board of Directors, a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), two full-time employees and eight part-time employees.
Free in-school educational programs are offered by the District for public and private school students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The District also focuses on providing adult outreach that focuses on educating residents about the opportunities for waste reduction, reuse, recycling and proper disposal in the community.
The District operates Yard Waste Recycling Centers and Recycling Drop-off Centers in the county and encourages Hendricks County residents to use the facilities. In addition, the District sponsors four Tox-Away Days each year. These events provide an opportunity for residents to properly dispose of their Household Hazardous Wastes and problem wastes.
District staff members are eager to help answer questions regarding waste reduction, reuse, recycling or disposal. |
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Each year the District offers grants to local tax-exempt and not-for-profit organizations that take on projects to promote the mission of the District. Places of worship, schools, charities, service organization and units of local government are encouraged to apply. In 2009, the District awarded around $37,500 in grants to organizations here in Hendricks County. Past projects that have been approved include purchasing new recycling receptacles, installing message boards, purchasing hand dryers to eliminate paper towel waste, helping a municipality fund "Heavy Trash Days", providing cloth diapers instead of paper diapers to needy families. Applications for the Spring 2010 round of the District's Community Grants Program will now be accepted. All applications must be received by March 1, 2010; awards will likely be announced by April 30, 2010. For more information about the Community Grants Program, contact Lenn Detwiler. Grant Program Guidelines
Community Grant Application |
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As you are picking out your new calendar for 2010, don't forget to note on it the dates for the Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District's Tox-Away Days for 2010! Click the link below for dates!  |
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Yard Waste Sites Open in April |
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![]() Our three Yard Waste Sites are now closed for the winter... but will reopen on April 2. For schedules & fees, check this link- Yard Waste Sites
We promise, spring is coming!  |
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ClearStream Recycler Loan Program |
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The District owns 25 portable recycling units that organizations can borrow to provide bottle and can recycling during events held in Hendricks County. The recyclers are easy to set up and tear down and are perfect for fairs, festivals, reunions, company functions, athletic events, workshops and other special events. There is no fee to use the recyclers and District staff will gladly assist in the planning process to optimize recycling during the event. For more information or to reserve the ClearStream Recyclers, please contact Lenn Detwiler. ClearStream Recycler Loan Program  |
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