What other things do you recycle at the Depot?
Books - Small quantities of soft cover and hard cover books may be placed in the Better World books bin on the south side of the building anytime. Large quantities need to be dropped off in the warehouse during office hours. Old soft cover books may be placed in the recycling bins. Phones books may be placed in the recycling bins.
Cell Phones - Cell phone bins are located at the KC Recycling Depot in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department lobby, Warsaw Police Department lobby, Syracuse Police Department, Milford Library, Milford Town Hall, North Webster Police Department, Pierceton Town Hall.
Ink Cartridges
Propane and helium tanks
Fire Extinguishers
Eye Glasses - We collect eye glasses for the Lions club.
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Cell Phones - Cell phone bins are located at the KC Recycling Depot in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department lobby, Warsaw Police Department lobby, Syracuse Police Department, Milford Library, Milford Town Hall, North Webster Police Department, Pierceton Town Hall.
Ink Cartridges
Propane and helium tanks
Fire Extinguishers
Eye Glasses - We collect eye glasses for the Lions club.
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
What do you not take and where should I take it?
Appliances - Most appliances may be taken to a local scrap yard: Lewis Salvage in Warsaw, (574) 267-6781 or Stuckman's, (260) 856-2060 in Syracuse. Refrigerators need to have the Freon removed from a certified refrigerator repair shop. Dehumidifiers also contain Freon and need to have the Freon removed by a certified specialist.
Cars - Stuckman's and other scrap yards will buy old cars, but here is a nifty idea - donate your old vehicle to Make-a-Wish for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Recycle unwanted cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUV's RV's and boats.. http://ohkyin.wheelsforwishes.org/ Recycle your car into a wish for a local child.
Christmas trees - If you have city pick up, check with your street department on the collection process. Other residents may take their tree to Superior Excavating on Highway 30 in Warsaw for a small fee.
Fireworks - Drench fireworks in water, cut off wicks and double bag for placement in your trash.
Helium tanks - Visit www.balloontime.com for instructions on how to prepare your tank for recycling. Bring tank to the Depot for recycling.
Explosives/firearms/ammunition - Contact the Sherriff's department, (574) 267-5667.
Asbestos - For large amounts contact the Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties, 574-267-6125, small amounts may be double bagged and placed in your trash.
Carpet - Large quantities should be taken to the landfill, or you can cut up and dispose of with your trash.
Yard waste -Warsaw residents may put yard waste at curbside to pick up. Check with your local street departments. Others may bring waste to Superior Excavating on Highway 30 for a fee. Better yet - visit the KC Recycling Depot to learn how to get started composting!
Plastic bags - Most stores, especially grocery, collect plastics bags for recycling. Simply place bags in the bin usually located in front entrance. In these collection bins you may also recycle: bread bags, dry cleaner bags, case wrap (from water bottles, TP etc.), produce and newspaper bags. Do not recycle frozen food bags and salad bags.
Cars - Stuckman's and other scrap yards will buy old cars, but here is a nifty idea - donate your old vehicle to Make-a-Wish for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Recycle unwanted cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUV's RV's and boats.. http://ohkyin.wheelsforwishes.org/ Recycle your car into a wish for a local child.
Christmas trees - If you have city pick up, check with your street department on the collection process. Other residents may take their tree to Superior Excavating on Highway 30 in Warsaw for a small fee.
Fireworks - Drench fireworks in water, cut off wicks and double bag for placement in your trash.
Helium tanks - Visit www.balloontime.com for instructions on how to prepare your tank for recycling. Bring tank to the Depot for recycling.
Explosives/firearms/ammunition - Contact the Sherriff's department, (574) 267-5667.
Asbestos - For large amounts contact the Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties, 574-267-6125, small amounts may be double bagged and placed in your trash.
Carpet - Large quantities should be taken to the landfill, or you can cut up and dispose of with your trash.
Yard waste -Warsaw residents may put yard waste at curbside to pick up. Check with your local street departments. Others may bring waste to Superior Excavating on Highway 30 for a fee. Better yet - visit the KC Recycling Depot to learn how to get started composting!
Plastic bags - Most stores, especially grocery, collect plastics bags for recycling. Simply place bags in the bin usually located in front entrance. In these collection bins you may also recycle: bread bags, dry cleaner bags, case wrap (from water bottles, TP etc.), produce and newspaper bags. Do not recycle frozen food bags and salad bags.
Where is the nearest landfill?
Advanced Disposal operates a landfill in Claypool. Address: 2710 E.800 S., Claypool, IN, (260) 839-0300
Waste Management has a transfer station near the Warsaw Airport. Address: 2353 N. Boeing Rd., Warsaw, IN, (574) 269-5948
Waste Management has a transfer station near the Warsaw Airport. Address: 2353 N. Boeing Rd., Warsaw, IN, (574) 269-5948
