Almost 41 percent of Ohioans have visited a lake, pond, river or creek in the state in the past year, and of those, nearly one-half usually spend their water-related recreational time at Lake Erie, according to preliminary findings in a new report.
TV, Electronics Recycling Collection Set for Saturday
August 9, 2012 by
A television and electronics recycling collection will be held on Saturday, August 11, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Computers, monitors, cables, keyboards, hard drives (guaranteed data destruction), stereos, televisions, cell phones, batteries, cameras, game systems, fax machines, copiers, video players, speakers, and other such electronic devices will be accepted.
Electronics Recycling Event to Benefit Ridgedale Girls Basketball
July 16, 2012 by
Ridgedale Girls Basketball Team, in conjunction with Acme Electronics Recycling of Galion, Ohio, will be hosting an electronics recycling drive on Saturday, July 21st, 2012. The community can donate their old, unused and obsolete electronics to be properly recycled. The proceeds will go to the Ridgedale girls Basketball Team to help fund their trip to Florida to play in the KSA Holiday Tournament.
Tire Disposal Offered to Local Farmers
July 9, 2012 by
The DKMM (Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow) Solid Waste District will be sponsoring two Farm Tire Collection Days this summer for District residents who own or operate farm equipment. One will be held in mid-July and another in mid-August. Residents must register prior to attending this collection. No dealers or Agri-Businesses will be permitted.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Offering in Marion
May 30, 2012 by
Rid your home of toxic waste at the DKMM Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day this Saturday, June 2nd, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Whirlpool Corporation on Marion-Agosta Road. All residents of the DKMM (Delaware, Knox, Marion and Morrow) Solid Waste District can take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of corrosives, flammables, and poisons such as household cleaners, pool chemicals, batteries, kerosene, automotive fluids, pesticides, propane cylinders, fertilizers, mercury, and ammunition (50 calibers or less).
City of Marion Cleanup Day
May 15, 2012 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that the City of Marion will sponsor a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Any City of Marion resident, currently on City Sanitation Service, wishing to dispose of unwanted items can take those items directly to the Marion County Solid Waste Transfer Station, 1564 Victory Road (directly east of the Marion Correctional Institute).
Harding Students compete in Envirothon
May 3, 2012 by
Students from Northwest Ohio met recently at the Northwest Ohio Area 1 Envirothon at the 4-H Camp Palmer in Fulton County. There were a total of 62 teams from Northwest Ohio that competed. Both Harding High School teams that participated placed in the top fifteen.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Offered
May 3, 2012 by
You can rid your home of toxic waste at the DKMM Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 5th from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Morrow County Fairgrounds (US Route 42, Mt. Gilead). All residents of the DKMM (Delaware, Knox, Marion and Morrow) Solid Waste District can take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste.
Over 180 lbs of Pills Collected at Medication Drop Off
April 30, 2012 by
Rain and hail did not stop Marion County citizens from driving to the back of the Marion County Building on Center Street Saturday to get rid of unused medication as part of the area’s fourth Medication Disposal Day. Angela Carbetta, Director of Recycling and Litter Prevention noted that a wide range of items were turned in including liquids, syringes and needles, pills, medicated jell and patches.
Properly Dispose of Your Old Medications at Free Drop Off
April 26, 2012 by
Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention, Marion-Crawford ADAMH, Marion General Hospital, along with officers from Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department, and MARMET, are teaming up for Medication Disposal Day, a part of National Take Back Drug Day, on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The day includes a drive thru drop off, providing a convenient way for local resident to safely dispose old prescription medications and medical supplies.
