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.
Photos from La Fiesta Del Otono last Saturday at Switchyard. Good info, good music, good food, and fun!
September 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Photos from La Fiesta Del Otono last Saturday at Switchyard. Good info, good music, good food, and fun!
TIRE AMNESTY DAY, SATURDAY 9/19! Have a tire or tires? Dispose of them for free. Details below. Bring them to the Monroe County Fairgrounds Gate #1, 9 am to 2 pm. After that, stop by the Fieista Del Otono at Switchyard Plaza.
September 18, 2026 at 12:16 PM
TIRE AMNESTY DAY, SATURDAY 9/19! Have a tire or tires? Dispose of them for free. Details below. Bring them to the Monroe County Fairgrounds Gate #1, 9 am to 2 pm. After that, stop by the Fieista Del Otono at Switchyard Plaza.
Some photos from the Monroe County Fall Festival last Friday. More events coming up: Tire Amnesty Day this Saturday and Fiesta Del Otono, also Saturday!
September 15, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Some photos from the Monroe County Fall Festival last Friday. More events coming up: Tire Amnesty Day this Saturday and Fiesta Del Otono, also Saturday!
NEXT weekend, TIRE AMENSTY DAY. Bring your tires to the Monroe County Fairgrounds for free disposal. See the home page of www.wastereductiondistrict.com for details.
September 11, 2026 at 11:35 AM
NEXT weekend, TIRE AMENSTY DAY. Bring your tires to the Monroe County Fairgrounds for free disposal. See the home page of www.wastereductiondistrict.com for details.
Book NOW for the academic year. Contact Elisa at [email protected] for Citizen Science/Waste Reduction/Environmental education sessions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAYr...
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September 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Book NOW for the academic year. Contact Elisa at [email protected] for Citizen Science/Waste Reduction/Environmental education sessions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAYr...
Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend! For the District calendar, visit www.wastereductiondistrict.com/calendar
September 4, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend! For the District calendar, visit www.wastereductiondistrict.com/calendar
Whether you recycle with the City of Bloomington and/or you use the Waste Reduction District's 5 drop-off recycling centers, you need to know what recyclables are accepted. Visit the web sites so you know what is accepted. For the District, visit www.wastereductiondistrict.com
September 2, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Whether you recycle with the City of Bloomington and/or you use the Waste Reduction District's 5 drop-off recycling centers, you need to know what recyclables are accepted. Visit the web sites so you know what is accepted. For the District, visit www.wastereductiondistrict.com
Have small reuse items to share, or looking for some to pick up? Check out the District's reuse areas at all 5 recycling centers. Some items donate to the Materials for he Arts program based at the South Walnut Recycling Center. These reuse items are used in schools, churches, and community groups.
August 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Have small reuse items to share, or looking for some to pick up? Check out the District's reuse areas at all 5 recycling centers. Some items donate to the Materials for he Arts program based at the South Walnut Recycling Center. These reuse items are used in schools, churches, and community groups.
Have some tires you need to dispose of? Note TIRE AMNESTY DAY September 19th on your calendar!
August 28, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Have some tires you need to dispose of? Note TIRE AMNESTY DAY September 19th on your calendar!
Adventure into Science and learn how and why it is important to be environmental stewards with free citizen science/environmental education sessions with Elisa. Contact Elisa at [email protected] or call 812-349-2866. Book now for the academic year, K-12 and adult!
August 26, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Adventure into Science and learn how and why it is important to be environmental stewards with free citizen science/environmental education sessions with Elisa. Contact Elisa at [email protected] or call 812-349-2866. Book now for the academic year, K-12 and adult!
If your new to Monroe County, check out the recycling services and other related waste reduction services available! The Waste Reduction District of Monroe County offers a variety of services that help you and help the environment!
August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
If your new to Monroe County, check out the recycling services and other related waste reduction services available! The Waste Reduction District of Monroe County offers a variety of services that help you and help the environment!
Keep our environment healthy!
August 21, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Keep our environment healthy!
Need help with flood relief? Click on the scroll on the home page of the District's web site to view the Earth Charter Indiana information. wastereductiondistrict.com
August 19, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Need help with flood relief? Click on the scroll on the home page of the District's web site to view the Earth Charter Indiana information. wastereductiondistrict.com
Start the academic year with effective environmental learning for your K-12 classroom, club, or community group. Book sessions with Elisa. Contact [email protected]
August 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Start the academic year with effective environmental learning for your K-12 classroom, club, or community group. Book sessions with Elisa. Contact [email protected]
It's that time of year- to book a series of waste reduction/environmental education/citizen science programs for your classroom or club Contact Elisa at [email protected] or call 812-349-2866. I look forward to hearing from you.
August 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM
It's that time of year- to book a series of waste reduction/environmental education/citizen science programs for your classroom or club Contact Elisa at [email protected] or call 812-349-2866. I look forward to hearing from you.
What do you do with old tires? Bring them to the Waste Reduction District year-round, for a minimal fee OR, drop them off at TIRE AMNEST DAY, Saturday September 19th, FREE, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. More on the District's home page at www.wastereductiondistrict.com
August 10, 2026 at 12:33 PM
What do you do with old tires? Bring them to the Waste Reduction District year-round, for a minimal fee OR, drop them off at TIRE AMNEST DAY, Saturday September 19th, FREE, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. More on the District's home page at www.wastereductiondistrict.com
Teachers, please take note. Book a series for the academic year re: waste reduction/environmental education/citizen science sessions. A service of the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County. Contact Elisa at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you.
August 7, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Teachers, please take note. Book a series for the academic year re: waste reduction/environmental education/citizen science sessions. A service of the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County. Contact Elisa at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you.
Shool has started. Need some supplies for your classroom? Check out th e District's Materials for the Arts program at the South Walnut Recycling Center. The Waste Reduction District is here to help you.
August 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Shool has started. Need some supplies for your classroom? Check out th e District's Materials for the Arts program at the South Walnut Recycling Center. The Waste Reduction District is here to help you.
ANNOUNCING the FALL TIRE AMNESTY DAY at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19th for free tire disposal! See list of accepted and not accepted tires. Start gathering tires up so you are ready to drop them off. Monroe County residents only! No businesses.
August 3, 2026 at 12:42 PM
ANNOUNCING the FALL TIRE AMNESTY DAY at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19th for free tire disposal! See list of accepted and not accepted tires. Start gathering tires up so you are ready to drop them off. Monroe County residents only! No businesses.
Have you come across some hard to recycle plastics? No worries. We take some of them through the Hefty Renew program. This is a pilot program only at the South Walnut Recycling Center. See below the types of plastics we accept in the Hefty Renew bags, which you must purchase online.
July 29, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Have you come across some hard to recycle plastics? No worries. We take some of them through the Hefty Renew program. This is a pilot program only at the South Walnut Recycling Center. See below the types of plastics we accept in the Hefty Renew bags, which you must purchase online.
The District is looking for replacement recycling site operators. Are you the right person for the job? To apply, visit wastereductiondistrict.com/employment
July 27, 2026 at 12:27 PM
The District is looking for replacement recycling site operators. Are you the right person for the job? To apply, visit wastereductiondistrict.com/employment
Would you enjoy working as a Replacement Site Operator at the Waste Reduction District, helping recyclers put things in the right bins? We are hiring. To apply, visit wastereductiondistrict.com/employment
July 24, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Would you enjoy working as a Replacement Site Operator at the Waste Reduction District, helping recyclers put things in the right bins? We are hiring. To apply, visit wastereductiondistrict.com/employment
Have some hard to recycle plastics like Styrofoam? Purchase HEFTY RENEW BAGS online and put those hard to recycle plastics in there. Then place the bag in the South Walnut Recycling Center's plastic bin. More details on home page of www.wastereductiondistrict.com
July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Have some hard to recycle plastics like Styrofoam? Purchase HEFTY RENEW BAGS online and put those hard to recycle plastics in there. Then place the bag in the South Walnut Recycling Center's plastic bin. More details on home page of www.wastereductiondistrict.com
Thank you Fresh Thyme Market for reminding everyone to uses their usable bags! Store them in your vehicle and then take them into the store.
July 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Thank you Fresh Thyme Market for reminding everyone to uses their usable bags! Store them in your vehicle and then take them into the store.
Are some of the hard to recycle plastics listed below some that you encounter? You can now recycle them through the Hefty Renew pilot program at the South Walnut Recycling Center. Visit the home page of www.wastereductiondistrict.com for where to purchase the bags.
July 15, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Are some of the hard to recycle plastics listed below some that you encounter? You can now recycle them through the Hefty Renew pilot program at the South Walnut Recycling Center. Visit the home page of www.wastereductiondistrict.com for where to purchase the bags.