New
roll-off containers, recycling trailer and new recycling signs have
been purchased and recycling sheds at the Walnut, Big Laurel, and
Spring Creek Collection Centers have been replaced.
Remember: Diverting recyclable materials to reuse not only
helps the environment, it saves money!
Penny-a-Pound
We are currently kicking off our second year of the Penny-a-Pound program in Madison County. This program allows residents to help the local school system simply by recycling their mixed paper and corrugated cardboard. Last year the schools received $12,500.00 as a result of recycling. If you have any questions about the Penny-a-Pound program call The Solid Waste Department @ 828-649-2311.
Household Hazard Waste
Every household contains products which are considered hazardous waste. These can be window cleaners, car wash, bug spray, and even paint. But what do you do when you no longer have any use for these products? Many people pour them down the drain, throw them in the trash, or even dump them out onto the ground, but none of these methods are legal or safe.
When you have household hazardous waste to dispose of, the easiest method is to store the material until a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at the Madison County Landfill. On these days trained professionals will accept your waste and process it. For more information about Household Hazardous Waste or to see when the next collection will be held contact the Madison County Solid Waste Department @ 828-649-2311.
You can also receive a list of Alternatives to common Household Hazardous Waste products by emailing Amanda Cutshaw.
Composting
Organic and food wastes make up a large chunk of our waste stream and one way to decrease this is composting. A simple definition of composting is to “turn waste materials into valuable commodities through some process.” With composting you can turn left over kitchen scraps, leaves, grass, etc into a natural fertilizer to use in your garden. By composting we are taking yet another step to reduce the amount waste we generate in Madison County. For a brochure on starting a backyard composting program email Amanda Cutshaw or call 828-649-2311.
