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GROUP/EVENT RECYCLING
Clear Stream Recycling Containers are available for loan.  Please contact us at 419-354-9297 for more information. 

In order to secure your date and arrange for pickup, arrangements must be made with our office no later than one week prior to your event.

Interested in purchasing your own clear stream recycling containers? http://www.clearstreamrecycler.com

EVERY DAY SOLUTIONS!
The Wood County Solid Waste District always encourages residents to seek out “Every Day Solutions to Your Disposal Needs.”  Many local businesses will accept household items for recycling on a daily basis.  Please download a copy of our Household Recycling Guide for a list of participating Wood County locations.  A paper copy can also be obtained by contacting our office or by visiting our booth during any of the above listed events! 

Household Recycling Guide

Household Recycling Supplement

2010 Billboard Artwork Contest
In honor of the 40^th Anniversary of Earth Day, we were proud to host the 1^st Billboard Art Contest hosted by the Wood County Solid Waste District.  This opportunity was funded by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Litter Prevention and Recycling by means of the 2010 Litter Grant, and this year’s theme emphasized the importance of litter prevention for a healthy environment.  The contest was open to all Kindergarten through 6^th Grade Students in Wood County whose group had completed the minimum environmental education requirements.  Close to 200 entries were received and judged with Ashley Greeno, a sixth grader from North Baltimore Elementary and Jenne Venier, a sixth grader from Eastwood Middle School, selected as the two winners.  Each winner was visited by Lucky Ladybug, the state mascot for litter prevention, and given an Earth Day T-shirt and $100 worth of environmental education books for each of their classrooms.  Each design included an anti-litter message encouraging motorists to keep Wood County clean by not throwing their trash on the ground.  We are sure that their colorful designs will catch the attention of residents and visitors and remind them that we are all responsible for the health of our environment and our community.  Please keep your eyes open for their work, which will be posted along Rt. 25, between Bowling Green and Perrysburg, and along Rt. 20, near Stoney Ridge.

Ashley Greeno                           Jenne Venier

2010 Spring Litter Cleanup Events
Thank you to all of the volunteers who participated in the various litter cleanup events around Wood County!!  Volunteers cleaned areas along major roadways in Wood County and several locations within the Wood County Park District, including the Maumee River.  Countless bags of garbage were removed making our community a cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful place to live and visit. 

Bowling Green State University Health & Wellness Fair, Lenhart Grand Ballroom,
Bowen-Thompson Student Union- April 14, 2010
The Wood County Solid Waste District and several other local health and wellness organizations displayed exhibits at the Wellness Connection’s annual Health & Wellness Fair. This year the theme was Wellness Under the Big Top.  Solid Waste district staff hosted a booth and provided ways to go green, encouraging a healthy and sustainable environment. Information on proper disposal, recycling, green cleaning, and other items were available for attendees.

3^rd Annual Clean Your Files Day
3 Locations in Wood County
April 21, 2010

On April 21, 2010, from 10:00-2:00, Wood Lane Industries, the Wood County Solid Waste District, Laser Cartridge Express, Keep Perrysburg Beautiful, and North Branch Nursery partnered together to recycle as much office materials as we could.  Three locations in the county accepted up to 100 lbs. of paper per family or business for secure document destruction.  To help celebrate the day, the first 100 visitors to each site received a tree sapling to plant at home and everyone was entered to win one of 3 trees donated by North Branch Nursery.  This was a great way to safely destroy old documents and help our environment at the same time!  75 residents and several local businesses participated bringing in an estimated 6,000 lbs. of paper for proper destruction and recycling.  This was our best year so far!! 

Bowling Green State University Earth Day Celebration
BGSU Union Quad (Outside the Student Union)
April 22, 2010
In celebration of the 40^th Anniversary of Earth Day, Bowling Green State University hosted its biggest Eco Fair in years!  The Wood County Solid Waste District was among the many groups and organizations in attendance on this day.  We were located on the Union Quad, in front of the Student Union with our Education Trailer with an array of displays and brochures regarding recycling and waste disposal.  Many students, professors, and employees stopped by during the event to pick up a tree sapling and ask questions.       

Policy Committee Meeting & Draft Solid Waste Management Public Hearing
August 31, 2010, 8:30 am
Wood County Commissioners' Hearing Room, 5th Floor
Wood County Office Building

Public Notice - Draft Solid Waste Management Plan