Illegal Dumping at the former Byron Health Center Drop-Off Site. Photo courtesy of the Allen County Department of Environmental Management.
Allen County Department of Management Services news release.
Illegal Dumping Causing Threat to Community Program
(July 27, 2020) – The Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM) is seeking Allen County Residents’ help to ensure the future of Community Recycling Drop-off Sites. The program is being threatened by illegal dumping of items at the sites which poses a danger to the public and employees.
Illegal Dumping at the Southgate Plaza Drop-Off Site. Photo courtesy of the Allen County Department of Environmental Management.
The Community Recycling Drop-off Program has been available to County residents for nearly 30 years, but an increase in items being deposited after hours is causing ACDEM to consider whether it can continue. Illegal Dumping of items at the sites is a fineable offense.
Residents are advised to follow recycling guidelines and only use the sites when attendants are present. The Community Recycling Drop-Off Program offers no-cost recycling services at 6 locations throughout Allen County:
Stellhorn Village – 4522 Maplecrest Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Little River Wetlands Project – 5000 Smith Rd. Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne IN 46804
The former site of Byron Health Center – 12101 Lima Road, Fort Wayne IN 46818
Behind Kroger at Southgate Plaza – 281 Pettit Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Leo-Cedarville – 14701 Schwartz Rd. Grabill, IN 46741
Monroeville – 110 ½ South St., Monroeville, IN 46773 (located behind Allen County Library)
Each location is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. The Monroeville location is available for drop-off anytime.
For questions about proper disposal of items, residents can visit acwastewatcher.org or call ACDEM at (260)449-7878.
About the Allen County Department of Management
Allen County Department of Environmental Management assists the community of Allen County, Indiana, in reducing its environmental footprint, and facilitates best practices for reusing, recycling, and composting. By preserving natural resources, we prolong the useful life of our local landfill and promote the growth of a healthy economy.
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