Support Recycling
'REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE'
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"Green & Growing"
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The City of New Castle believes that everyone should reduce, reuse, and recycle. Mayor Small has adopted the "Green & Growing" motto for our community as he and his staff work towards making New Castle a green and growing community. Our mission through our recycling efforts are to:
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Henry County Solid Waste District
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State law passed in 1990 mandated that cities, towns and counties work toward reducing the amount of solid waste disposal. The Three Rivers office is located at 1409 Broad Street. It's mission:
1. To safeguard our citizens from environmental threats through Tox-Away Day collection events; 2. To protect our residents from exposure to lead, mercury and oil by collecting used motor oil and household batteries; 3. To support local efforts to enhance the well being of our citizens and our communities by providing resources via the Arts and Scraps Reuse Center; 4. To preserve natural resources, safe landfill space, prevent pollution and conserve energy by providing the public with recycling opportunities; 5. To ensure that current and future generations understand the value of Indiana's natural resources through educational programming.
For more information from Three Rivers Solid Waste Management District visit their website at henrycountyrecycles.com
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WHERE ARE THE COLLECTION SITES?
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Three Rivers has worked with City officials to expand the constraints of past recycling drop sites in New Castle. Three Rivers pays to set and service the collection containers. Current collection sites are located:
1) Free Road and 100 South - On the far north end of the Water Pollution Control Department property.
This site is open 24 hours a day.
2) 201 South 25th Street- At the Transportation Department facility.
This site is open weekdays, 8am-4pm (closed on City holidays).
Walmart - Customers Service Department
AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, cylindrical and buttom batteries can be dropped anytime Henry County Highway Garage
located on road 50 North, just off State Road 3 will accept
Used Motor Oil during their operating hours.
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WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED IN THOSE BINS?
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Number 1 & 2 plastics
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Clear, green and brown colored glass
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Aluminum, steel, tin, bi-metal cans & containers
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Paper & cardboard including junk mail, telephone books, magazines, catalogs, newspapers, paperboard boxes, corrugated cardboard
You do not need to separate your recycling materials
before putting them in the bin
WHAT DO I DO IF THE BINS ARE FULL?
Come back with your recycling when there is room in the bins. The bins at both facilities are usually emptied three (3) times per week; usually on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Do not leave your recycling on the ground (this is considered littering and is punishable by a hefty fines)
WHAT DO I DO WITH THE REST OF MY RECYCLING?
Call the Street Department at 521-6831 to schedule a Friday pick-up for the following:
- Large Metal Items such as washers, dryers,
- Refrigerators must be accompanied by documentation proving that Freon has been removed by a certified technician.
THE CITY DOES NOT PICK UP:
- Tires
- Propane Cylinders
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Hazardous Waste such as household cleaners, flammables, pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, acids, corrosives, aerosols, oil filters, antifreeze, brake fluids & cleaners, household & auto batteries, fluorescent bulbs, or oil based paints
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Unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications
WHAT DO I DO WITH ITEMS THE CITY WILL NOT PICK UP?
Contact Henry County Solid Waste District at 529-1691 to inquire about the next scheduled Tox-Away Day. This collection is held for the general public. Disposal of those items listed above will be available at this collection. Other items collected free of charge include:
- Up to 10 gallons of household cleaners, flammables, pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, acids, corrosives, aerosols, oil filters, antifreeze, brake fluids & cleaners, household & auto batteries, florescent bulbs, or oil based paints.
- Up to 50 gallons of used motor oil per household.
- Large appliances still containing Freon, microwaves, stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, dehumidifiers
- Small appliances such as blenders, irons, radios, VCR's, stereo systems, vacuums, computers, monitors, CPU's, keyboards, printers, cell phones, pagers, PDA's, digital cameras
- Ink jet and toner cartridges, rechargeable batteries
- AARP is present to collect unused, unwanted & expired prescription drugs.
- Up to 12 tires (any type) will be accepted for free. No tires on rims will be accepted. Fees will be charged for additional tires beyond 12.
WHAT IF I HAVE SOMETHING TO DISPOSE OF THAT'S NOT LISTED ABOVE?
Contact the City of New Castle's Street Department at 529-6831 or Henry County Solid Waste District at 529-1691 for more information.
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