Tag Archive for 'rural-recycling'

Passing a milestone on the way to Zero Waste

May 6, 2011 on 8:42 am | In Logan County, Recycle, Recycling in Ohio, Solid Waste District | No Comments

In early April the MRF (Material Recovery Facility) reached a small, but significant milestone for the Logan County Solid Waste District.  The MRF has processed and marketed 1000 tons of recycled materials since the start of 2011.   Just a few…

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Revenue Sharing with Recycling Center Host Communities

April 29, 2011 on 8:18 am | In Logan County, Recycle, Recycling in Ohio, Solid Waste District | No Comments

Building a recycling system in Logan County was completed in December, 2010 with the opening of the 14th Recycling Center in West Mansfield.  With a full year of operating most of the Recycling Centers and the MRF (Material Recovery Facility)…

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Earth Day – 2011 New Beginings

April 22, 2011 on 8:32 am | In Education, Logan County, Pay-As-You-Throw, Recycle, recycling center, Recycling in Ohio, Solid Waste District, Trash Thoughts | 1 Comment

We are quietly celebrating Earth Day 2011 in our new Solid Waste District Office.  After four years of building 14 Recycling Centers throughout Logan County (see map on web site), building and perfecting the operation of a MRF (a material…

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Rushsylvania opens 14th Recycling Center in Logan County

December 30, 2010 on 1:44 pm | In Logan County, Pay-As-You-Throw, Recycle, recycling center, Recycling in Ohio, Solid Waste District | 1 Comment

On December 21, the winter solstice, a full moon were the perfect backdrops for residents  of Rushsylvania to celebrate the opening of a Recycling Center in their Village.   The Rushsylvania Recycling Center was build on land leased from…

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Monitors Provide Valuable Assistance in Recycling Effort

February 19, 2010 on 2:55 pm | In Logan County, Monitors, Pay-As-You-Throw, Recycle, recycling center, Recycling in Ohio, Solid Waste District, Zero Waste | No Comments

Each of the ten neighborhood recycling centers in Logan County has a volunteer Monitor who visits the site regularly and is the eyes and ears of the Solid Waste District.  A Monitor visits “their” recycling center at least three times…

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DeGraff Recycling Center Opens

June 17, 2009 on 1:45 pm | In Logan County, Pay-As-You-Throw, Recycle, recycling center, Solid Waste District | No Comments

After a year of planning and recent construction the Village of DeGraff and the Logan County Solid Waste Management District held a Grand Opening for their new, full-time, Recycling Center on June 4th.  Pictured are Mayor Gary Comer cutting the…

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Belle Center breaks ground for recycling center.

May 7, 2009 on 8:41 pm | In Logan County, Pay-As-You-Throw, Recycle, recycling center, Solid Waste District | No Comments

After nearly a year of preparation and work the Village Council and Recycling Committee joined with the Logan County Commissioners on April 7 to break ground to start the construction of the full-time, drop-off, recycling center.  Opening is expected some…

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3rd Full-Time Recycling Center Opens in Logan County

January 11, 2009 on 2:19 pm | In Logan County, Pay-As-You-Throw, Recycle, recycling center, Solid Waste District | No Comments

Mayor Brannon cuts ribbonThe Solid Waste District opened it third full-time Recycling Center September 25, 2008 in Bellefontaine on South S. Detroit opensDetroit Street.  This Center is a cooperative venture with…

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USDA grants Logan County Solid Waste Management District $50,000 for recycling centers.

May 25, 2008 on 10:26 am | In Grants, Logan County, Pay-As-You-Throw, Recycle, recycling center, Solid Waste District, Zero Waste | 5 Comments

The Unites States Department of Agriculture is providing $50,000 in funding to the Logan County Solid WasteFull time Recycling Center feature Management District for rural development. The matching grant will be used by…

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