Operations are back on track for KC Recycling in Warsaw.

Residents of Kosciusko County may once again begin bringing hazardous household chemical for drop-off at KC Recycling.

By Briley Gargis InkFreeNews WARSAW – The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District decided on Tuesday, April 28, to temporarily suspend its latex paint recycling program because of the pandemic. The decision was made during the board’s monthly meeting, which was conducted through WEBEX, a video meeting service similar to …read more.

WARSAW — KC Recycling, in it’s “Recycled News & Views” announced big changes at community drop-off bins throughout the county starting Jan. 1. While new receptacles and new signage are the noticeable changes, the biggest change is items that will be accepted. The updated guidelines for the community drop-off bins include: clean paper products, metal …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Solid Waste Board extended amnesty for the cost of television recycling at its meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 10. KC Recycling Depot currently accepts televisions from county residents free of charge. This includes CRT and flat-screen televisions. Tom Ganser, KC Recycling Depot Director, said they have processed 2,600 televisions in 2019 from 1,482 …read more.

WARSAW — Starting today, June 14, construction is underway at KC Recycling, and a few necessary changes to the recycling process have been made because of this. KC Recycling is asking county residents who are bringing in electronics, paint, chemicals and other items previously that were taken in at the south receiving door to please …read more.

WARSAW — Business at the Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District board meeting Tuesday, July 24, focused on the 2019 budget and the television amnesty program. During the budget discussion, Auditor Michelle Puckett said that in the 2019 budget plan, wages for employees have been adjusted in order to mirror other county boards. The board approved …read more.

WARSAW — KC Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser continues to make small improvements to the depot’s building and programs. This month, Ganser has begun converting light fixtures from T12 ballasts to LED equivalents as bulbs and ballasts fail. So far eight fixtures in the board room have been replaced. The new LED bulbs use 71 …read more.

WARSAW — Projects continue to move forward at the KC Recycling Depot as Director Tom Ganser looks to improve the facility to his standard. Over the last few weeks, employees at the Depot have been scrubbing, painting and organizing in an effort to tidy up the facility. Ganser will be meeting with a programmer from Kul …read more.

WARSAW — Business was kept short at the July 11 meeting of the Solid Waste Management District Board. Going into new director Tom Ganser’s second month, Ganser is slowly looking to improvements he sees for the KC Recycling Depot. The largest change Ganser has made is a change in the Depot’s contracted recycling company. Thanks …read more.

WARSAW — KC Recycling Director Shelly Heckert announced her resignation at today’s Solid Waste Board meeting, April 18. Heckert’s been with the Depot for eight years, starting as an educator, and has been director since 2014. Heckert’s last day will be May 31. “I’m ready for the next step,” stated Heckert. “I’ve loved working here, it’s been …read more.

WARSAW — The Solid Waste District Board met for their monthly meeting March 7. Ways to help the community recycle has been a topic of discussion for several months, with the board brainstorming ideas that would ease the access to the KC Recycling Depot’s services. The board has agreed to allow an amnesty period for …read more.

WARSAW — The KC Recycling Depot was honored with the Environment and Sustainability Award at the Chambers Member Award Dinner Jan. 26. The Depot is staffed by a mere three people: Director Shelly Heckert, Educator Sarah Baier and household waste coordinator Jim Ault. In 2016 the solid waste district collected nearly 4.5 million pounds of materials …read more.

WARSAW — KC Recycling Depot Director Shelly Heckert presented “HHW Past, Present and Future” to the Solid Waste Board at their Dec. 13 meeting. The presentation was sparked by the information presented to Heckert when she attended the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association conference in September. She cumulated information regarding the history of hazardous …read more.

  [weaver_youtube uvGAO7NKbZc rel=0]   WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste District partnered with the Dumpster Drummers out of Fort Wayne to bring an entertaining recycling show to local elementary schools. The Dumpster Drummers, currently a three person group of members Larry, Doug and Brandon, put on educational shows for students that focus on aspects of recycling …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District Board held their November meeting on Nov. 15. KC Recycling Depot had a record year for America Recycles Day, which they held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.  This included 128 visitors and sales of approximately $500 at the Eco Store, located …read more.

By Shelley Heckert Director KC Recycling Depot WARSAW — Most of us have seen the ad campaign, “I Want to Be”, where an aluminum can dreams of becoming a bicycle or an empty shampoo bottle dreams of turning into a bench. Of course, there is only one way – to be recycled! This campaign was …read more.

By SHELLEY HECKERT Director KC Recycling Depot WARSAW — The next time you’re in the grocery store, see if you notice anything strange about the fruits and vegetables there. All of the carrots are straight, the cucumbers smooth and the tomatoes round, right? This may seem normal, but to get these perfect fruits and vegetables …read more.

Pictured, from left, are Jerry Frush, Michelle Puckett, Sarah Fruit and Shelley Heckert. WARSAW — The Solid Waste Board approved claims for $35,758.10, including $9,044 for the completed Butt and Timmons drainage and driveways project and $3,000 for household hazardous waste (HHW) barrels. KC Recycling Depot Director Shelley Heckert had been purchasing refurbished barrels, used …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach Specialist Autumn marks the beginning of a beautiful season near the lakes. The ground becomes blanketed in crunchy, colorful leaves, and the excitement of summer is replaced by the serenity of chilly nights next to a bonfire. Many property owners take this time to finish final …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District board gathered for a short meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20. KC recycling director, Shelly Heckert, mentioned they had found a ramp behind the recycling building that they wanted to sell. Southwest Docking and Handling will purchase the ramp for $1,500. Michelle Puckett, county auditor, listed the …read more.

WARSAW — The KC Recycling Depot has announced a new recycling fee. Starting Sept. 1, there will be a flat $10 fee for flat screen TVs and $5 for flat screen monitors. The KC Recycling Depot, 220 S Union St., Warsaw, is a nonprofit waste collection agency that sends collected waste by the trailer load …read more.