Recycling Information
Why is Recycling so Important?
Benefits of Recycling Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators
Conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals
Increases economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials
Prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials
Saves energy
Supports American manufacturing and conserves valuable resources
Helps create jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United States
Darke County Recycling Locations and Special Events Locator.
Darke County Solid Waste Printable Recycling Guide.
Use the link above, look under On-Going Events, and Recycling Guide. For Darke county residents it is a wonderful guide of what can be taken where. Even if you do not live in Darke County, it will give you a better idea what is recyclable in your community as well.
Mercer County Recycling Locations and Special Events Locator.
Locations: https://www.mercercountyohio.org/county-services/solid-waste-management/drop-off-locations/ (if the link does not work, please use the drop down menu for drop of locations)
Events Calender: https://www.mercercountyohio.org/county-services/solid-waste-management/events/