Over 170 vehicles stopped by the 5th local Medication Disposal Day on Saturday to drop off pills, liquids and sharps/syringes. Among the medications were 106 bottles of opiate-based prescriptions and a variety of other drugs like Xanax, Soma and Ritalin – all highly abused medications. The day was a collaborative effort among Marion County Recycling […]
Drop Off Offers Easy Way to Safely Dispose of Old Medications
April 24, 2013 by
Bring your expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications to The Medication Disposal Day at the Marion County Building on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10:00 am 2:00 pm. You can drive through the rear parking lot at 222 West Center Street to conveniently drop off pills, liquids and creams. No syringes will be accepted. […]
Marion Campus Hosting Community Celebration of Earth Day
April 21, 2013 by
The community is invited to join a free public celebration of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Ohio State University at Marion. The celebration will feature a host of events for all ages: guest speakers, an eco-art display and sale, neighborhood clean-up, refreshments, door prizes, campus […]
Local Companies, Individuals Honored with Green Awards
April 18, 2013 by
Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention’s Executive Director Angela Carbetta handed out Green Awards to several individuals and companies during the Marion County Commissioners’ meeting Thursday morning. In addition, the Commissioners issued a proclamation in honor of Earth Week. The awards were given to those that have helped further the mission over the past year […]
Downtown Clean Up Set for Thursday
April 17, 2013 by
Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention, Downtown Marion, and a host of volunteers are holding a Downtown Clean Up on Thursday, April 18, 2013. The day is part of a host of Earth Week activities being held in Marion. The public is invited to join them for lunch and festivities at the Marion County Courthouse, […]
Environmental College Scholarship Available
April 4, 2013 by
The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals (OALPRP) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student from Ohio. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must: Plan to enroll or currently be enrolled at an accredited Ohio college, university or technical school. Have declared or plan to declare a major relating to […]
Proclamation Honors Carbetta for ATHENA Award
March 13, 2013 by
The Marion County Commissioners issued a proclamation Tuesday honoring Angela Carbetta for being named the 2013 ATHENA Award recipient by the Marion Women’s Business Council. Carbetta was announced as the winner on Monday from among six other nominees. Carbetta works as the Director of Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention. The Commissioners in their proclamation […]
Commissioners Approve Engineering for Wastewater Treatment Plant
February 4, 2013 by
The Marion County Commissioners on Thursday, January 31, 2013 approved a contract for engineering services for a possible project to rehab the County’s wastewater treatment plant. They also approved funding for the burial of an indigent veteran, support for a grant application for county recycling program, and a plan for health insurance for newly hired […]
Event to Showcase Art from Recycled Items
November 14, 2012 by
The 3rd Annual Eco-Art Show highlights America Recycles Day and features art created from recycled and re-purposed items. The show runs from noon to 7:00pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the Marion Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion. “Local artisans and crafters, along with eco-artists from all over Ohio, will have recycled creations for sale and […]
Drop Off Called a Success with Historical Drugs Surrendered
October 3, 2012 by
Once again, the partnership formed by Marion County Recycling & Litter Prevention, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, ADAMH board, Marion General Hospital, Marion County Commissioners and Marion City Police Department had a successful National Prescription Drug Take Back Day last weekend. In addition to commonly found current prescriptions, organizers say they received some truly historic […]
