As spring cleaning season gets underway, Gwen Hall from the Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District joins Andy St. John on WLKI 100.3 to share essential updates for residents of Steuben, LaGrange, Noble, and DeKalb counties. The discussion focuses on the district's ongoing mission to preserve landfill capacity by diverting electronics, toxins, and recyclables from the waste stream.
Gwen details the return of spring services, including expanded hours and the availability of compost and mulch at their facilities. The pair also tackles the persistent issue of wish-cycling--the practice of tossing non-recyclable items into bins with the hope that they might be processed. Gwen explains why following posted signage is critical to preventing load contamination, which can ultimately render an entire batch of carefully sorted recyclables unusable. You're encouraged to visit www.niswmd.org to find local facility hours, addresses, and clear guidance on what items belong in the bins.