Indianapolis Due to unforeseeable circumstances, the statewide kick©off event, previously scheduled for September 26 at 2 PM at Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience that this change may cause. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected]. 

Bedford on November 13, 1998 for the better part of the day; Drop off event, including pledge card sign-up to be held at the Material Recovery Facility, located at 1221 "J" St., Bedford, IN. Hosted by Lawrence Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Janica Felsher, at 812/275-4178 or via email at [email protected].

Bloomfield on October 17, 1998; Pledge Cards will be available to be held at Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Bloomfield School. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and includes a Live remote with WPGW. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Bloomington on October 10 and 17, 1998; Local fairs and events including displays of recycled-content products and pledge cards available to be held at Farmers Market, located at Bloomington, IN. Hosted by Monroe Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Twisted Limb Paperworks, Bloomington Hardware, I.U. Bookstore, Worms Way, and Wild Birds Unlimited. For more information, contact Cara Brehob, at 812/349-2017 or via email at [email protected].

Bloomington on October 24 and 31, 1998; Local fairs and events including displays of recycled-content products and pledge cards available to be held at Wonderlab, located at Bloomington, IN. Hosted by Monroe Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Twisted Limb Paperworks, Bloomington Hardware, I.U. Bookstore, Worms Way, and Wild Birds Unlimited. For more information, contact Cara Brehob, at 812/349-2017 or via email at [email protected].

Bloomington on November 11 and 17, 1998; Local fairs and events including displays of recycled-content products and pledge cards available to be held at Public Library, located at Bloomington, IN. Hosted by Monroe Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Twisted Limb Paperworks, Bloomington Hardware, I.U. Bookstore, Worms Way, and Wild Birds Unlimited. For more information, contact Cara Brehob, at 812/349-2017 or via email at [email protected].

Brownsburg through November 15, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who come in to drop off yard waste to be held at West Central SWMD Yard Waste Site, located in Brownsburg, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Center Grove on September 29, 1998 from 6:30 P - 8:00 P; Composting classes, with a free recycled-content compost bin to all attendees to be held at Center Grove Presbyterian Church, located at Center Grove, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District and Purdue Extension Service, Johnson County. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Charlestown on September 28, 1998 from 8:30 A - 6:00 P; Used motor oil collection day, includes pledge card sign-up to be held at Clark County 4-H Center, located at 9608 State Rd. 62E, Charlestown, IN. Hosted by Purdue Cooperative Extension Service of Clark County in cooperation with Clark Co. Farm Bureau, Inc. For more information, contact Dave Trotter, at 812/256-4591 or via email at [email protected].

Chrisney on November 14, 1998 from 8 A - 4 P; Special Collection Day including regular items and hardback books; pledge card sign-up; local prize drawing; recycled-content freebie for those returning pledge card or bringing in recyclables; also, book swap on Nov. 21st. to be held at District's 8 drop-off locations. Hosted by Spencer Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Deborah Steinkamp, at 812/362-7401 or via email at [email protected].

Columbus on November 15, 1998 from 12 noon - 4 P; Show/exhibit and set up display and showcase recycled products; pledge cards also available to be held at Fairoaks Mall, located at 2380 25th St., Columbus, IN. Hosted by Bartholomew Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Greg Hartwell, at 812/376-2614.

Columbus on November 14, 1998 from 8 A - 3 P; Pledge card available; also will be giving away recycled-content promotional items and have information on how to buy recycled to be held at SWMD Office and Drive-thru, located at 720 S. Mapleton, Columbus, IN. Hosted by Bartholomew Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Greg Hartwell, at 812/376-2614.

Crawfordsville throughout October, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who attend the district's mercury collection events to be held at location tba, located in Crawfordsville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected]

Crawfordsville on November 11, 1998 from 9 A - 11 A and 12 noon - 2 P; Recycle Rally, including Timothy Wenk Magic performing "The Magic of Recycling" for students. Students will receive recycled-content hats and other materials. There will be a buy-recycled display and other activities for the 2-hour show to be held at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, located at Crawfordsville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Cinergy and the Purdue Extension Offices of Montgomery County. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email [email protected].

Crawfordsville through November 15, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who come in to drop off yard waste to be held at West Central SWMD Yard Waste Site, located in Crawfordsville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Crawfordsvillethrough November 15, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who come in to recycle or pick up paint at West Central SWMD Paint X-change location, located in Crawfordsville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Danville on October 20, 1998; During Homemakers Week, a presentation on responsible consumerism and buying recycled products; pledge cards available to be held at Danville Community Center, located at Danville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 800/211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Danville on November 13, 1998 from 9 A - 11 A and 12 noon - 2 P; Recycle Rally, including Timothy Wenk Magic performing "The Magic of Recycling" for students. Students will receive recycled-content hats and other materials. There will be a buy-recycled display and other activities for the 2-hour show to be held at Hendricks County Fairgrounds, located at Danville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Cinergy and the Purdue Extension Offices of Hendricks County. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email [email protected].

Danville through November 15, 1998; Ongoing aluminum can collection challenge program for students, school, staff and families - Students who bring in 10 aluminum cans receive a certificate of appreciation and a colorful leaf to put on the school's Earth Pledge Tree - Let's accept this challenge and meet our goal by November 15! Can drive held at North Elementary School, located at 398 Urban St., Danville, IN. Hosted by North Elementary School. For more information, contact Pat Vandivier, at 317/745-4669.

Dunkirk on October 10, 1998; Pledge Cards will be available at Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Dunkirk, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by the West Jay Optimists. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Dunkirk on October 24, 1998; Drop off trailer for recyclables; pledge cards will be available at Westlawn School, located at Dunkirk, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Elkhart on November 13, 1998 from 11 A - 2:30 P; Downtown event including displays featuring green businesses, how to recycle and buying reused and recycled products at several venues to be held at Green Block, The Underground Clothing Store and the Daily Grind, located at Main and Lexington, Elkhart, IN. Hosted by City of Elkhart Environmental Center in cooperation with The Green Block, The Underground Clothing Store and The Daily Grind. For more information, contact Ronda DeCaire, at 219/293-5070 or via email at [email protected].

Elkhart on November 14, 1998 from 8 A - 3 P; How to recycle and buying recycled workshops; drop off for used clothing, recycled crafts, games and other fun for the whole family; aluminum beverage can collection to create the Aluminum Can Mountain, with proceeds from the cans benefitting the Environmental Center center; Elkhart Truth and Recycling Works to sponsor a paper drive behind Elkhart Truth Building on Marion St. to be held at Elkhart Environmental Center, located at 1717 E. Lusher Ave., Elkhart, IN. Hosted by City of Elkhart Environmental Center in cooperation with Elkhart Co. Solid Waste District, Evergreen Earth, Elkhart EnviroCorps, the Elkhart Truth, and Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council Service Unit 604. For more information, contact Ronda DeCaire, at 219/293-5070 or via email at [email protected].

Evansville on November 14, 1998 from 9 A - 3 P; Drop off event to be held at the Material Recovery Facility, located at Morgan Ave. at Read Street, Evansville, IN. Hosted by Vanderburgh Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Tri State Resource Recovery, D & M Recycling and Wal-Mart West. For more information, contact Jim Daniels, at 812/436-7801 or via email at [email protected].

Evansville on September 26 - October 4, 1998 during Mall Hours; Shopping mall informational show/exhibit and pledge card sign-up to be held at Eastland Mall, located at 800 N. Greenriver Rd., Evansville, IN. Hosted by Vanderburgh Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Posey, Pike and Spencer SWMDs, Eastland Mall, Sustainable Evansville, Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Tri State Resource Recovery and DM&S Recycling. For more information, contact Jim Daniels, at 812/436-7801 or via email at [email protected].

Franklin on October 14, 1998 from 6:30 P - 8:00 P; Composting classes, with a free recycled-content compost bin to all attendees; also library display throughout November to be held at Franklin Library, located at Franklin, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District and Purdue Extension Service, Johnson County. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Franklin on October 17, 1998 from 10 A - 3 P; Franklin Business Fair to be held in Franklin, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Franklin on October 17, 1998 from 8 A - noon; Mercury Collection Day; pledge cards will be distributed at the Johnson County Solid Waste District Offices, located at 18 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Franklin on October 27, 1998 from ; Pledge Cards will be distributed along with seminar including construction by each 4th and 5th grade student of a composting column to be held at Webb Elementary and St. Rose of Lima Schools, located at Franklin, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Franklin Tentatively November 17 19, 1998; Clean Your Files Day - call for more information to be held in Franklin, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District and Indianapolis Recycled Fiber. For more information, contact 317/738-2546, at 317/738-2291 or via email at [email protected].

Hartford City on November 2, 1998; "Nature's for Me! " training for area Headstart Educators - call for details; to be located at Hartford City, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Hartford City on November 4 and 5, 1998; Environmental concert for area students by Billy B! to be held in Hartford City, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Hartford City on November 7, 1998; Drop off trailer for recyclables; pledge cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Hartford City, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Girl Scout Troop # 698. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Hartford City on October 10, 1998; Pledge Cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Hartford City, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by St. John's Church Girl Scouts. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Hartford City on October 17, 1998; Pledge Cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Hartford City, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Girl Scout Troop # 703. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Hartford City on October 24, 1998; Drop off trailer for recyclables; pledge cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Hartford City, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Girl Scout Troop # 730. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Hartford City on October 31, 1998; Drop off trailer for recyclables; pledge cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Hartford City, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Girl Scout Troop # 699. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Greencastle throughout October, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who attend the district's mercury collection events to be held at location tba, located in Greencastle, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Greencastle on November 10, 1998 from 9 A - 11 A and 12 noon - 2 P; Recycle Rally, including Timothy Wenk Magic performing "The Magic of Recycling" for students. Students will receive recycled-content hats and other materials. There will be a buy-recycled display and other activities for the 2-hour show to be held at Putnam County Fairgrounds, located at Greencastle, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Cinergy and the Purdue Extension Offices of Putman County. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email [email protected].

Greencastle through November 15, 1998 from ; Pledge cards available to those who come in to drop off yard waste to be held at West Central SWMD Yard Waste Site, located in Greencastle, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Greenwood on November 6, 1998 from ; Pledge Cards will be distributed along with seminar including construction by each 4th and 5th grade student of a composting column to be held at Maple Grove Elementary School, located at Greenwood, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Greenwood on September 30, 1998 from 6:30 P - 8:00 P; Composting classes, with a free recycled-content compost bin to all attendees; also library display throughout November to be held at Greenwood Library, located at Greenwood, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District and Purdue Extension Service, Johnson County. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Greenwood Tentatively November 17 19, 1998; Clean Your Files Day - call for more information to be held in Greenwood, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District and Indianapolis Recycled Fiber. For more information, contact 317/738-2546, at 317/738-2291 or via email at [email protected].

Grissom ARB on November 9-13, 1998; A traveling display of recycled-content items currently used on base and a display of locally available recycled-content items to be held at Grissom Air Reserve Base, located in Grissom ARB, IN. Hosted by U.S. Air Force Reserve. For more information, contact Gary Belconis, at 765/688-4581 or via email at [email protected].

Grissom ARB on November 12, 1998; Training seminar for government credit card users, approving officials, and supervisors - will also include recycling displays, information on the award-winning Grissom Recycling Service, planned Recycling Center improvement project and other related events - all attendees eligible for door prizes made of recycled materials to be held at Grissom Air Reserve Base, located at Grissom ARB, IN, Building 663 Auditorium and Lobby. Hosted by U.S. Air Force Reserve. For more information, contact Gary Belconis, at 765/688-4581 or via email at [email protected].

Hammond on November 14, 1998; "Cycles for Recycling" creative art contest and pledge card distribution through school districts, with collection at Hammond Environmental Education Center and contest judging on Nov. 14 © to be held at Schools and Hammond Environmental Education Center, located at 2405 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN 46325. Hosted by Lake Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Steel Recycling Institute and U.S. Steel Gary Works. For more information, contact Reggie Korthals, at 219/769-3820 or via email at [email protected].

Indianapolis on August 12-23, 1998 from 8 A - 8 P; Educational Buy-Recycled Booth at the Indiana State Fair with pledge card sign-up to be held at Indiana State Fair Grounds, located at 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, 46205. Hosted by ARD: Indiana Planning Committee, IRC, IDEM, IDOC. For more information, contact Al Melvin, IDEM-OPPTA, at 317/232-8172 or via email at [email protected].

Indianapolis on October 27, 1998 from 8 A - 6 P; America Recycles Day information and pledge cards available at the Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts annual meeting to be held at Crown Plaza Hotel, exhibit room, located at Union Station, Downtown Indianapolis, IN. Hosted by Indiana Recycling Coalition in. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 800/211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Indianapolis on November 10, 1998 from 6 A - 7 A; Live remote television broadcast at Kroger Store on Dick Wolfsie morning show, demonstrating recycled-content products and telling about America Recycles Day to be held at Kroger Store, located at 71st Street and Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis, IN. Hosted by ARD: Indiana Planning Committee and the IRC in cooperation with Kroger and WISH TV8. For more information, contact Cheryl Coverdale, at 812/349-2017.

Jasper on November 12, 1998 from 9 A - noon; Information booth for recycled-content goods along with pledge cards to be available; First 100 will receive a free recycled-content shopping bag or a recycled-content dispenser bag for reusing the plastic shopping bags to be held at K-Mart or Big K, located at Highway 162 South (Jasper Manor Shopping Center), Jasper, IN. Hosted by Dubois Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Jasper K-Mart or Big K. For more information, contact Kent  Messick, at 812/683-8379.

Jasper on November 13, 1998 from 9 A - noon; Information booth for recycled-content goods along with pledge cards to be available; First 100 will receive a free recycled-content shopping bag or a recycled-content dispenser bag for reusing the plastic shopping bags to be held at Wal-Mart, located at Highway 231 North (Germantown Shopping Center), Jasper, IN. Hosted by Dubois Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Jasper Wal-Mart. For more information, contact Kent Messick, at 812/683-8379.

Jay County on October 22, 1998; Cooperative Day at the Jay County REMC; Recycling Trailer plus many other activities to be held at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located in Jay County, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Communities in Johnson County Classroom demonstrations and pledge card distribution through various Johnson County schools. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Lafayette on September 26 - October 4, 1998 , Mon-Sat 10 A - 9 P and Sunday, noon - 5P; Shopping Mall Show/exhibit in conjunction with the Home Show at the mall; also includes pledge card sign-up to be held at Tippecanoe Mall, located at 2415 Sagamaore Pkwy., S., Lafayette, IN. Hosted by Wildcat Creek Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Kristin Brier, at 765/423-2858 or via email at [email protected].

Leavenworth on November 14, 1998 from 9 A - 5 P; Pledge card distribution and collection to be held at Recycling Centers, located at Leavenworth Recycling Centers, 498 E. State Rd. 620, Leavenworth, IN. Hosted by Crawford Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information , contact Tina Bowman, at 812/365-9419 or via email at [email protected].

Loogootee on October 11-17 and November 9-14, 1998; School tours and workshops for the public, including pledge card sign-up to be held at Martin County Material Recovery Facility, located at 500 Industrial Park Dr., Loogootee, IN. Hosted by Martin Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Laura Albertson, at 812/295-4142 or via email at [email protected].

Marengo on October 17-18, 1998; Pledge card distribution and collection; booth/exhibit showing recycled-content products to be held at Sorghum Festival, located at Crawford County High School. Hosted by Crawford Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Tina Bowman, at 812/365-9419 or via email at [email protected].

Marengo on November 14, 1998 from 9 A - 5 P; Pledge card distribution and collection tobe held at Recycling Centers, located at Marengo Recycling Center, 5148 E. State Rd. 64, Marengo, IN. Hosted by Crawford Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Tina Bowman, at 812/365-9419 or via email at [email protected].

Martinsville on November 12, 1998 from 9 A - 11 A and 12 noon - 2 P; Recycle Rally, including Timothy Wenk Magic performing "The Magic of Recycling" for students. Students will receive recycled-content hats and other materials. There will be a buy-recycled display and other activities for the 2-hour show to be held at National Guard Armory of Martinsville, located at Martinsville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Cinergy and the National Guard Armory of Martinsville. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Merrillville on November 4,5,6,28,19,20, 1998; The Enviromobile-provided interactive presentations at various schools, titled "The Traveling Earth Day Show" and the "Buy Recycled America" Shopping Spree Game; pledge cards available to be held at School Presentations, located at Lake County, Indiana. Hosted by Lake Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with the Enviromobile. For more information, contact Diane Thurber, at 219/769-3820.

Mooresville throughout October, 1998 from ; Pledge cards available to those who attend the district's mercury collection events to be held at location tba, located in Mooresville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with . For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Mt. Vernon on November 12, 1998 from 9 A - 2 P; Grand Opening event, pledge cards will be available at the Materials Recovery Facility, located at 129 W. Fletchall, Poseyville, IN. Hosted by Posey Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Barton Disposal, Inc., Tri-County Equip., Inc. and the North Posey Jaycees. For more information, contact Patricia Bunner-Colbert, at 812/838-1613.

Nashville on Sept. 25, 1998 from 5 P - 8 P; Nature Expo '98 Indoor Fair to be held at Brown Co. Jr. High School, located at E. Main St., Nashville, IN 47448. Hosted by Brown Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Michelle Cohen, at 812/988-0140.

New Albany on September 15 - October 17, 1998; Schools Creative Recycling and Poster Contest to be held at Floyd County Schools. Hosted by Floyd Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Theresa Mahoney, at 812/944-1412 or via email at [email protected].

New Albany Business outreach show/exhibit; includes pledge card sign-up at businesses and recycling drop-off sites to be held at Local Businesses and at Recycling Drop-off Sites. Hosted by Floyd Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Theresa Mahoney, at 812/948-4733 or via email at [email protected].

New Albany on October 8 - 11, 1998; Pledge card distribution and collection to be held at Harvest Home Coming, located at Downtown New Albany; also through recycling sites. Hosted by Floyd Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Pillsbury. For more information, contact Theresa Mahoney, at 812/944-1412 or via email at [email protected].

New Albany on Saturdays through November 1, 1998 from 2 P - 6 P; Display of recycled-content products and pledge cards distributed and collected during weekly games to be held at Scubner Jr. High School, located at New Albany, IN. Hosted by Floyd County Youth Football League. For more information, contact Freida Hunter Hammonds, at 812/948-4733.

Pennville on November 7, 1998; Drop off trailer for recyclables; pledge cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Pennville, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Volunteer Firemen. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Pennville on October 17, 1998; Pledge Cards will be available to be held at Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Pennville, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Volunteer Firemen. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Pierceton on October 7-8, 1998 from 9:30 A - noon; A series of educational workshops for students and teacher-sponsors; pledge card sign-up to be held at Kiononia Environmental and Retreat Center, located at 6147 S. 650 E., Pierceton, IN. Hosted by Wabash Co. Solid Waste Management District and the Indiana Institute on Recycling, Eco-Partners, Steel Recycling Institute, NAPCOR and Manchester College provided speakers or give-away items;. For more information, contact Holly Kendall, at 219/563-7649 or via email at [email protected].

Portland on November 7, 1998; Drop off trailer for recyclables; pledge cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Portland, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Boy Scout Troop # 206. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Portland on October 17, 1998; Pledge Cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Portland, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Madison go-Getters 4-H Club. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Plainfield throughout October, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who attend the district's mercury collection events to be held at location tba, located in Plainfield, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Plainfield through November 15, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who come in to drop off yard waste to be held at West Central SWMD Yard Waste Site, located at Plainfield, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Plainfield through November 15, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who come in torecycle or pick up paint to be held at West Central SWMD Paint X-change location, located at Plainfield, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Redkey on October 17, 1998; Pledge Cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Redkey, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Sugar Grove UMC. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Richmond on November 7, 1998 from Noon - 6 P; Shopping Mall indoor fair to be held at Richmond Square Mall, located at National Rd. West, Richmond, IN. Hosted by WUR Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Amy Durham, at 765/966-8219 or via email at [email protected].

Rockville throughout October, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who attend the district's mercury collection events to be held at location tba, located in Rockville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Rockville on November 9, 1998 from 9 A - 11 A and 12 noon - 2 P; Recycle Rally, including Timothy Wenk Magic performing "The Magic of Recycling" for students. Students will receive recycled-content hats and other materials. There will be a buy-recycled display and other activities for the 2-hour show to be held at Parke County Fairgrounds, located at Rockville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Cinergy and the Purdue Extension Offices of Parke County. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Rockville through November 15, 1998; Pledge cards available to those who come in to drop off yard waste to be held at West Central SWMD Yard Waste Site, located in Rockville, IN. Hosted by West Central Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 317/745-2491 or via email at [email protected].

Rushville on October 3, 1998 from 9 A - 2 P; Tox-away Day for household hazardous wastes; also will have recycled products and information display along with pledge cards to be held at Rush County Fairgrounds, located at Rushville, IN. Hosted by Three Rivers Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Teresa Ross, at 765/938-1055 or via email at [email protected].

Shamrock Lakes on November 7, 1998; Drop off trailer for recyclables; pledge cards will be available at the Recycling Drop-off Trailer, located at Shamrock Lakes, IN. Hosted by Mideast Indiana Solid Waste Management District and Staffed by Pleasant Grove Church. For more information, contact Kay Hayes, at 765/768-6748.

Shelbyville on November 3 through November 20, 1998; ARD Display in foyer of library showing various products made from recycled materials, with a story hour on Nov. 19; pledge cards available at the Public Library, located at 57 W. Broadway, Shelbyville, IN. Hosted by Shelby Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Noell Krughoff, at 317/392-1394 ext 131 or via email at [email protected].

South Bend on September 19, 1998 from 10 A - 6 P; Outdoor festival, including pledge cards, information and games for children to be held at Indiana University of South Bend Campus, located at South Bend, IN. Hosted by Solid Waste Management District of St. Joseph County. For more information, contact Tina M. Slabach, at 219/235-9971.

South Bend during the month of October; Show/exhibit primarily for school children showcasing recycled products; pledge cards will also be available at Hannah Lindahl Museum, located at South Bend, IN. Hosted by Solid Waste Management District of St. Joseph County. For more information, contact Jerry DeDapper, at 219/235-9971 or via email at [email protected].

South Bend on October 21-22, 1998 from 10 A - 3 P; Buy Recycled exhibit and information, along with information about "how to recycle properly" on the school campus; Mercury and HHW information and community curbside recycling information also available; pledge cards to be held at Indiana University of South Bend, cafeteria, located at South Bend, IN. Hosted by Solid Waste Management District of St. Joseph Co. in cooperation with IUSB Committee on Recycling. For more information, contact Tina Slabach, at 219/235-9971 or via email at [email protected]

Indiana University at South Bend; Information, along with information about "how to recycle properly" on the school campus; Mercury and HHW information and community curbside recycling informationalso available; pledge cards to be held at Indiana University of South Bend, cafeteria,located at South Bend, IN. Hosted by Solid Waste Management District of St. JosephCo. in cooperation with IUSB Committee on Recycling. For more information, contact Tina Slabach, at 219/235-9971 or via email at [email protected].

Terre Haute on November 18, 1998 from 7:30 - 8:00 A; Recycling Drop-off for aluminum cans to be held at Otter Creek Middle School, located at 4801 N. Lafayette St., Terre Haute, IN. Hosted by the Related Arts Teachers at Otter Creek Middle School and Goodman & Wolfe, Inc. Scrap Metals. For more information, contact Sandra Small, at 812/462-4391.

Wabash on November 6, 1998 from 8:30 A; Radio - live interview at stated time, followed by two taped replays during the weekend to be held at WJOT Radio, located in Wabash, IN. Hosted by Wabash Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with WJOT Radio Oldies 106. For more information, contact Holly Kendall, at 219/563-7649 or via email at [email protected].

Wabash on November 7, 1998 from 10 A - 6 P; Display of recycled-content items available at store; also buy-recycled fact sheets and other district information will be available; pledge cards will be available; prize drawings during the day to be held at Wal-Mart, located at 1550 N. Cass St., Wabash, IN. Hosted by Wabash Co. Solid Waste Management District in cooperation with Wal-Mart. For more information, contact Holly Kendall, at 219/563-7649 or via email at [email protected].

Warsaw on During the week prior to November 15, 1998; Display of recycled-content products at a local grocery store along with pledge cards to be held at Local grocery store, located at Warsaw, IN. Hosted by Kosciusko Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact 219/372-3087, at 219/372-3088 or via email at [email protected].

Warsaw on November 14, 1998; Local America Recycles Day event tba; The first 25 people to drop off pledge cards will receive prizes, also a live remote from a local radio station; also a poster contest in schools to be held at location tba, located at Warsaw, IN. Hosted by Kosciusko Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Marsha J. EIkenberry, at 219/372-3087 or via email at [email protected].

Whiteland on October 13, 1998 from 6:30 P - 8:00 P; Composting classes, with a free recycled-content compost bin to all attendees; also library display throughout November to be held at Break-O-Day Library, located at Whiteland, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District and Purdue Extension Service, Johnson County. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Whiteland on October 26, 1998; Pledge Cards will be distributed along with seminar including construction by each 4th and 5th grade student of a composting column to be held at Our Lady of Greenwood and Clark Elementary Schools, located at Whiteland, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Whiteland on October 28, 1998; Pledge Cards will be distributed along with seminar including construction by each 4th and 5th grade student of a composting column to be held at Clark Elementary School, located at Whiteland, IN. Hosted by Johnson Co. Solid Waste Management District. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317/738-2546 or via email at [email protected].