America Recycles Day: Indiana

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TAKE THE PLEDGE!

Both Residents and Businesses can take the pledge
to recycle or buy recycled products at the following events:
(Events Registered as of December 31, 1999)

1999 Photos from Indiana Local Events

Statewide Kick-off - Don't miss it! .....

Indianapolis : on October 8, 1999 from 11 am - 2 pm; State-wide Kick-off Event; includes ARD Pledge Card Sign-up, recycled-content fashions show; information booth; fun and prizes to be held at Indianapolis Artsgarden, located over the intersection of Washington and Illinois Sts, downtown Indianapolis. Hosted by ARD 1999 Steering Committee. For more information, contact Meggan Knight, at 317-738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Anderson: on October 13, 1999 from 9:30 am, 12:30 pm; Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Live Presents "Recycling" - a show on recycling to be held at Paramount Theater, located in Anderson. Hosted by East Central Indiana SWD. For more information, contact Dean Smith, at 765-640-2535 or via email at [email protected].

Bloomfield: through November 15; Aluminum can collection, including ARD Pledge Card Sign-Up to be held at schools in the School District, located in Bloomfield. Hosted by Bloomfield School District. For more information, contact Timi Smith, at 812-389-4550 or via email at [email protected].

Brownsburg : on September 15 - November 15, 1999 from Tu,F,Sa 8 am - 6 pm; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up at Yard Waste Drop-Off Site, located at 6625 E. U.S. Hwy 136. Hosted by West Central SWMD. For more information, contact Kristin Brier, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected]

Columbus : on November 13, 1999 from ; Appliance Amnesty Day and Open House at the Drive-thru Recycling Center; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up, located at 720 S. Mapleton. Hosted by Bartholomew Co. SWMD in cooperation with EcoGolf, Brands, Inc. For more information, contact Greg Hartwell, at 812-376-2614 or via email at [email protected].

Columbus : on November 14, 1999 from noon - 4 pm; Booth and Display; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at Fairoaks Mall, located at 2380 25th St., Columbus. Hosted by Bartholomew Co. SWMD in cooperation with EcoGolf, Brands, Inc. For more information, contact Greg Hartwell, at 812-376-2614 or via email at [email protected].

Columbus : on September 15 - November 15, 1999 from ; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up through schools starting September 15 via Local Schools newsletters. Hosted by Bartholomew Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Greg Hartwell, at 812-376-2614 or via email at [email protected].

Crawfordsville : on November 9, 1999 from afternoon; Indoor Recycle Rallies with the Kids Matter National Theater - skits, music, games geared for 3rd to 5th grade students; ARD Pledge Card sign-up, located at Crawfordsville. Hosted by West Central SWMD in cooperation with National Guard Armory. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Danville : on November 8, 1999 from morning; Indoor Recycle Rallies with the Kids Matter National Theater - skits, music, games geared for 3rd to 5th grade students; ARD Pledge Card sign-up, located at Danville. Hosted by West Central SWMD in cooperation with Hendricks Co. 4-H Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Danville : on September 15 - November 15, 1999 from W,F,Sa 8 am - 6 pm; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up at Yard Waste Drop-Off Site, located at 1001 E. Broadway, Danville. Hosted by West Central SWMD in cooperation with . For more information, contact Kristin Brier, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Elkhart : on November 5; Outdoor fair on Buying Recycled and ARD at the River Clean-Up Day to be held at the Elkhart Environmental Center, Elkhart. Hosted by the Elkhart Envirocorp. For more information, contact Shawn Wolf, at 219-293-2572 or via email at [email protected].

Elkhart : on November 9; School presentations, including basics of RRR, crafts, paper making, and other projects to be held at Elkhart-area schools. Hosted by the Elkhart Envirocorp and area schools. For more information, contact Shawn Wolf, at 219-293-2572 or via email at [email protected].

Evansville: on October 21 from 10 am - 9 pm; Show/Exhibit including "buy recycled" and recycled-content items. A display on natural resources used to make steel, paper, plastic, aluminum and glass included. Giveaways, utilizing the pledge cards, were flower pots made of ground tires and #2 plastic. To be held at Simon's Eastland Mall, located in Evansville. Hosted by Dubois, Knox, Pike, Posey, Spencer and Vanderburgh Co. SWMDs, IDEM - SW Regional Office and Sustainable Evansville, Inc. For more information, contact Patricia Bunner Colbert, at 812-838-1613.

Evansville: on October 22 from 10 am - 9 pm; Show/Exhibit including "buy recycled" and recycled-content items. A display on natural resources used to make steel, paper, plastic, aluminum and glass included. Giveaways, utilizing the pledge cards, were flower pots made of ground tires and #2 plastic. To be held at Simon's Eastland Mall, located in Evansville. Hosted by Dubois, Knox, Pike, Posey, Spencer and Vanderburgh Co. SWMDs, IDEM - SW Regional Office and Sustainable Evansville, Inc. For more information, contact Patricia Bunner Colbert, at 812-838-1613.

Evansville: on October 23 from 10 am - 9 pm; Show/Exhibit including "buy recycled" and recycled-content items. A display on natural resources used to make steel, paper, plastic, aluminum and glass included. Giveaways, utilizing the pledge cards, were flower pots made of ground tires and #2 plastic. To be held at Simon's Eastland Mall, located in Evansville. Hosted by Dubois, Knox, Pike, Posey, Spencer and Vanderburgh Co. SWMDs, IDEM - SW Regional Office and Sustainable Evansville, Inc. For more information, contact Patricia Bunner Colbert, at 812-838-1613.

Evansville: on October 24 from noon - 6 pm; Show/Exhibit including "buy recycled" and recycled-content items. A display on natural resources used to make steel, paper, plastic, aluminum and glass included. Giveaways, utilizing the pledge cards, were flower pots made of ground tires and #2 plastic. To be held at Simon's Eastland Mall, located in Evansville. Hosted by Dubois, Knox, Pike, Posey, Spencer and Vanderburgh Co. SWMDs, IDEM - SW Regional Office and Sustainable Evansville, Inc. For more information, contact Patricia Bunner Colbert, at 812-838-1613.

Floyds Knobs : on November 1-16, 1999 from business hours; Grand Opening of Store Location; store features recycled-content office supplies, copy paper, greeting cards; also recycling collection for used foam peanuts; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up, located at 762 Highlander Pt. Dr.; Floyds Knobs. Hosted by Mail Boxes, Etc. in cooperation with . For more information, contact Joyce Vallance, at 812-923-7447 or via email at [email protected].

Fort Wayne : on November 15, 1999 from 10 am - 3 pm; America Recycles Day Open House, fun and festive event, tours of CARE Recycling facility to be held at 4400 New Haven Ave., Fort Wayne. Hosted by Allen Co. SWMD in cooperation with CARE Recycling and the City of Fort Wayne Solid Waste Dept. For more information, contact Amanda Hennessy, at 219-449-78

Francesville : on November 11; Ecology Club worked with 6th grade science teacher to educate on recycling and buying recycled, including ARD Pledge Card distribution at the school, located at Francesville. Hosted by West Central Middle School. For more information, contact Mary Chesser, at 219-567-2534.

Frankfort: on November 15; Holding a Trash into Treasure fair, where students create items for display using trash, also participating in the state poster contest and having ARD Pledge Card Sign-up for student body and teachers to be held at Frankfort Middle School, located at 329 N. Mash Rd., Frankfort. Hosted by Frankfort Middle School. For more information, contact Chad Briggs, at 765-659-3321.

Franklin: on November 3 - 4; Performances of "The Earth Protector", a play performed by KidsMatter National Theatre, highlighting why it is important to reduce, reuse and recycle to be held at Franklin-area schools. Hosted by the Johnson Co. SWMD and 7 area elementary schools. For more information, contact Meggan Walker, at 317-738-2546 or via email at [email protected].

Greencastle : on November 10, 1999 from afternoon; Indoor Recycle Rallies with the Kids Matter National Theater - skits, music, games geared for 3rd to 5th grade students; ARD Pledge Card sign-up, located at Greencastle. Hosted by West Central SWMD in cooperation with Putnam Co. 4-H Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Greencastle : on November 10, 1999 from morning; Indoor Recycle Rallies with the Kids Matter National Theater - skits, music, games geared for 3rd to 5th grade students; ARD Pledge Card sign-up, located at Greencastle. Hosted by West Central SWMD in cooperation with Putnam Co. 4-H Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Greencastle : on September 15 - November 15, 1999 from M 2-6 pm, W 1-6 pm and Sa 8 am - 4 pm; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up at Yard Waste Drop-Off Site, located at 525 W. Columbia. Hosted by West Central SWMD. For more information, contact Kristin Brier, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Greenwood : on November 9; Ecology Club meeting to discuss America Recycles Day; tree planting and work on posters for poster contest to be held at the Center Grove Elementary School, located at Greenwood. Hosted by Center Grove Elementary. For more information, contact Karen Isenhour/Susan Porter, at 317-881-1720.

Grissom ARB: on October 15 - November 15, 1999 from call for hours; A display of recycled-content items and recyclables collected on base, Distribution of a survey of the Grissom Recycling Service's 1999 performance, with respondents eligible for a prize made of recycled content materials, Distribution of ARD Pledge Cards to base employees to be held at Grissom ARB, located at 434 SPTG/CEV. Hosted by Grissom Air Reserve Base. For more information, contact Gary Belconis, at 765-688-4595 or via email at [email protected].

Indianapolis: on August 11 - 22, 1999 from 9 am - 8 pm daily; Buy Recycled Mall - storefront display showing hundreds of recycled-content products during state fair, located at Indiana State Fair Grounds. Hosted by Indiana Recycling Coalition and IDEM. For more information, contact Janet Fox Neltner, at 317-283-6226 or via email at [email protected].

Indianapolis: on September 10 - 17 from ; Lobby display with literature and letters to all agencies in the building to be held at U. S. Courthouse, located at 46 E. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Hosted by U.S. General Services Administration. For more information, contact Nancy Garrett, at 317-226-6612 or via email at [email protected].

Indianapolis: on October 18-19, 1999 from business hours; ARD Information booth and Pledge Card Sign-up during AISWMD annual conference to be held at Crown Plaza, located in Indianapolis. Hosted by Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management. For more information, contact Al Melvin, at 317-232-8172 or via email at [email protected].

Indianapolis: on November 9 from 11 am - 1 pm; National satellite forum entitled "Buying Recycled: The Real Story aboaut Cost, Availability, and Quality" to be held at IDEM, located at Indianapolis. Hosted by U. S. EPA, IDEM. For more information, contact Judy Taylor, at 703-308-7277.

Indianapolis: on November 15 during the school day; Show/exhibit, featuring a video debuting our new recycling program; student council reps will go to classrooms to pass out ARD pledge cards for students to sign, to be held at Bishop Chatard High School, located at 5885 Crittenden, Indianapolis. Hosted by Bishop Chatard High School. For more information, contact Karen Agnew, at 317-251-1451 or via email at [email protected].

Indianapolis: on November 15 from 7 am - 6 pm; "Computer Amnesty Day", where people can bring in their old computers to be refurbished or recycled (two refurbished computers have been donated as ARD state prizes!); also will have ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at Kuntz Park, located at Directly across from the 16th St. Speedway, Indianapolis. Hosted by Goldsmith Group Computer and Electronics recycling. For more information, contact Sam Goldsmith, at 800-989-7295.

Indianapolis: on November 15 from 7 am - 6 pm; "Computer Amnesty Day", where people can bring in their old computers to be refurbished or recycled (two refurbished computers have been donated as ARD state prizes!); also will have ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held in the lot located at the corner of 16th St. and Riverside Dr., Indianapolis. Hosted by Goldsmith Group Computer and Electronics recycling. For more information, contact Sam Goldsmith, at 800-989-7295.

Indianapolis: on November 15 from 8 am - 5:30 pm; Organics recycling demonstration, including composting, wood chips, wood processing, cutting firewood; also includes hayrides to be held at the farm, located at 10940 E. 42nd St. Hosted by Keith Hall. For more information, contact Keith Hall, at 317-895-1935 or visit website at www.keithsfarmmarket.com.

Jeffersonville: on November 15-19, 1999 from call for hours; Second Mercury Thermometer Swap - Clark Co. residents can exchange their mercury thermometers for a new digital thermometer (limited to first 100 residents, one per household), ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at SWMD Office, located at 1638 E. Tenth St., Jeffersonville. Hosted by Clark Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Sharon Marra, at 812-285-7963 or via email at [email protected].

Kokomo: on November 18; Staffed Booths in 3 facility cafeterias, including informational display on buying recycled and ARD Pledge Card Sign-up and door prizes, which was held at the auto manufacturer site, located at 2401 S. Reed Rd., Kokomo. Hosted by Daimler Chrysler PQI Recycle Team. For more information, contact Montie Moore, at 765-454-1564.

Lafayette: on September 15 - November 15, 1999 from hours tba; Hazardous Materials Collection Days including ARD Pledge Card Sign-ups to be held during the HazMat Collection, located at 2780 N. 9th St., Lafayette. Hosted by Wildcat Creek SWMD. For more information, contact Dawn Boston, at 765-423-2858 or via email at [email protected].

Lafayette: : on September 15 - November 15, 1999 from hours tba; School Classroom Presentations to be held at Area Schools, located at Lafayette. Hosted by Wildcat Creek SWMD. For more information, contact Dawn Boston, at 765-423-2858 or via email at [email protected].

Leavenworth : on November 10, 12-13, 1999 from ; Recycling Center ARD Pledge Card Sign-up, located at 498 E. St. Rd. 62, Leavenworth. Hosted by Crawford Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Tina Bowman, at 812-365-9419 or via email at [email protected]

Marengo : on November 10, 12-13, 1999 from ; Recycling Center ARD Pledge Card Sign-up, located at 5148 E. St. Rd. 64, Marengo. Hosted by Crawford Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Tina Bowman, at 812-365-9419 or via email at [email protected].

Marion: on October 12, 1999 from 10 am, 1 pm, 6 pm; Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Live Presents "Recycling" - a show on recycling to be held at North Park Mall, located in Marion. Hosted by East Central Indiana SWD For more information, contact Dean Smith, at 765-640-2535 or via email at [email protected].

Martinsville : on November 8, 1999 from afternoon; Indoor Recycle Rallies with the Kids Matter National Theater - skits, music, games geared for 3rd to 5th grade students; ARD Pledge Card sign-up, located at Martinsville. Hosted by West Central SWMD in cooperation with National Guard Armory. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Merrillville: on November 18, 22-24 from ; RECYCLING big tent show - "Great Earth Show", where busloads of school children learn about recycling and buying recycling hands-on; children will leave with a souvenir of the event and be asked to share one piece of information that they learned about recycling; continuing awareness tool includes cardboard children, decorated by the students, that will be distributed; to be held at Lake County SWMD, located at 7820 Broadway, Merrillville. Hosted by Lake County SWMD. For more information, contact Lake County SWMD, at 219-769-3820.

Merrillville: ongoing, through November; A promotion, called "Children for Better Recycling", including ARD Pledge Card distribution through Lake County schools. Hosted by Lake Co. SWMD and tentatively Waste Management / BP Amoco in cooperation with Hoosier Boys Town. For more information, contact Lisa Ashby, at 219-769-3820 or via email at [email protected].

Muncie: on Call for specific times and locations from ; Presentations, ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at many different venues, located in Muncie area. Hosted by Muncie Sanitary District in cooperation with tba. For more information, contact Nikki Grigsby, at 765-747-4742 or via email at [email protected].

Muncie: on October 14, 1999 from 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, 7 pm; Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Live Presents "Recycling" - a show on recycling to be held at Emens Auditorium, located in Muncie. Hosted by East Central Indiana SWD. For more information, contact Dean Smith, at 765-640-2535 or via email at [email protected].

Muncie: on November 2 to end of school year and beyond; The Southside Student Council has started a paper recycling project, in cooperation with the Muncie Mission to be held at Muncie Southside High School, located at 1601 E. 26th St., Muncie. Hosted by Muncie Southside High School. For more information, contact Mark Flodder, at 765-747-5324.

Nashville: on October 21, 1999 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm; Indoor Fair including ARD Pledge Card Sign-up and information on recycled-content products to be held at Brown County High School, located at Old Schoolway Lane, Nashville. Hosted by Brown Co. SWMD in cooperation with Brown Co. Extension, Health, Soil and Water and Solid Waste, Taco Bell and Cook's Hardware. For more information, contact Rebecca Baugh, at 812-988-0140.

New Albany: in November; Buy Recycled office products comparison sheet and implementing buy recycled program in county and city buildings, including ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at City County Building, located at New Albany. Hosted by Floyd Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Theresa Gahafer, at 812-948-4738 or via email at [email protected].

Paoli: on November 15; 6th Grade Class Discussions on recycling; including ARD Pledge Card Sign-up and poster drawing for poster contest to be held at Throop Elementary School, located at Paoli. Hosted by Throop Elementary School. For more information, contact Kathy Seacat, at 812-723-3905.

Plainfield: on September 15 - November 15, 1999 from M,F,Sa 7 am - 5 pm; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up at Yard Waste Drop-Off Site, located at 501 N. Vine St., Plainfield. Hosted by West Central SWMD. For more information, contact Kristin Brier, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Plainfield: on September 23, 1999 from 10 am - 2 pm; Envirofair for employees, ARD Pledge Card Sign-up at IRC Booth to be held at Business fair, located in Plainfield. Hosted by Cinergy. For more information, contact Janet Fox Neltner, at 317-283-6226 or via email at [email protected].

Plymouth: on October 1 - November 10, 1999 from ; Display in County Building, ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at County Building, located in Plymouth. Hosted by Marshall Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Mike Good / Kris Ruthven, at 219-935-8618 or via email at [email protected].

Plymouth: on October 6 - 27, 1999 from ; School Program, , ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at Schools, located in Plymouth. Hosted by Marshall Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Mike Good / Kris Ruthven, at 219-935-8618 or via email at [email protected].

Plymouth: on September 15, 1999 from ; Eco-Expo 99, ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at Outdoor Fair, located in Plymouth. Hosted by Marshall Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Mike Good / Kris Ruthven, at 219-935-8618 or via email at [email protected].

Plymouth: on September 18, 1999 from ; Tire and Appliance Event, ARD Pledge Card Sign-up, located in Plymouth. Hosted by Marshall Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Mike Good / Kris Ruthven, at 219-935-8618 or via email at [email protected].

Richmond: on November 13 from noon - 4 pm; Mall celebration, including a "Make & Take" craft area for kids and museum of Garbage Art on display, includes information on America Recycles Day program and ARD Pledge Card Sign-ups to be held at Richmond Square Mall, located at Richmond. Hosted by WUR SWMD in cooperation with Richmond Sanitary District, Wayne & Union SWCD, Cope Env. Center, Hayes Arboretum. For more information, contact Amy Durham, at 765-966-8219, ext 110 or via email at [email protected].

Rockville : on November 9, 1999 from morning; Indoor Recycle Rallies with the Kids Matter National Theater - skits, music, games geared for 3rd to 5th grade students; ARD Pledge Card sign-up, located at Rockville. Hosted by West Central SWMD in cooperation with Parke Co. 4-H Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Cathy Bastin, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected]

Rockville : on September 15 - November 15, 1999 from W 1 pm - 6 pm and Sa 9 am - 2 pm; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up at Yard Waste Drop-Off Site, located at C.A.R.S. (Dormeyer Ave.). Hosted by West Central SWMD. For more information, contact Kristin Brier, at 800-211-2750 or via email at [email protected].

Shelbyville : on November 10-15; Yard Card Sign Displays to be held at County Schools, located at Shelby County. Hosted by Shelby Co. SWMD and 16 elementary, middle, jr./sr. high schools. For more information, contact Noell Krughoff, at 317-392-1394 or via email at [email protected].

South Bend: on November 15 from 10 am; Culmination of early August "Kiss the Alligator" fundraiser - contest winner will "Kiss the Alligator" to be held at The Potawatomi Zoo, located at 301 S. Street, South Bend. Hosted by Michiana Earth Day Resource Center. For more information, contact Diana Mendelsohn, at 219-277-7456.

South Bend: on November 15 from 10 a.m.; "Kiss the Alligator Party" at the zoo, including ARD Pledge Card distribution and collection of aluminum can tops to benefit the Indiana Ronald McDonald House at Riley Childrens Hospital and raising funds for three educational groups to be held at 500 S. Greenlawn Ave., South Bend. Hosted by Michiana Makes Every Day Earth Day in cooperation with St. Joe Co. SWMD, the City of South Bend, Camelot Water Gardens & Gifts and the First Unitarian Church. For more information, contact Diana Mendelsohn, at 219-277-7456.

South Whitley: in the Month of November; Participating in the shoe collection event, advertise the essay contest, holding a can crushing contest and advertising Recycling Facts on morning announcements to be held at Whitko High School, located at One Big Blue Ave., South Whitley. Hosted by Whitko High School. For more information, contact Chris Tichac, at 219-723-5146.

Vincennes: through November 29; Classroom discussion to be held at the Flaget Elementary School, located at Vincennes. Hosted by Flaget Elementary. For more information, contact Kathy Payne, at 812-882-5460.

Warsaw: November 7 - 15; Displays with ARD Pledge Cards at local grocery stores and shoe collection to be held at 500 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Hosted by Kosciusko Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Marsha Eikenberry/Sue Studebaker, at 219-372-3087.

Williamsport: on October 1 from 8:30 am; School assembly including ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at Pine Village Elementary School. Hosted by Warren County SWMD in cooperation with Pine Village Elementary School. For more information, contact Pam Byers, at 765-762-1433 or via email at [email protected].

Williamsport: on October 1 from 10:15 am; School assembly including ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at Williamsport Elementary School. Hosted by Warren County SWMD in cooperation with Williamsport Elementary School. For more information, contact Pam Byers, at 765-762-1433 or via email at [email protected].

Williamsport: on October 1 from 1 pm; School assembly including ARD Pledge Card Sign-up to be held at Warren Central. Hosted by Warren County SWMD in cooperation with Warren Central. For more information, contact Pam Byers, at 765-762-1433 or via email at [email protected].

Williamsport : on November 6, 1999 from 9 am - 3 pm; Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day; ARD Pledge Card Sign-up, located at 425 W. Washington St., Williamsport. Hosted by Warren Co. SWMD. For more information, contact Pam Byers, at 765-762-1433 or via email at [email protected].

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