Republic Services has announced the following changes to their service schedule for the city of Knox this week and next week due to the Holidays.
Continue readingRepublic Services Announces Knox Trash and Recycling Service Schedule Change
Trash Services in Knox Prepare for Inclement Weather
Expected inclement weather this week has the city of Knox getting prepared for the holiday weekend.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Discusses Waste Hauler Agreement
The North Judson Town Council members recently decided to switch trash and recycling haulers and brought up a services agreement during their meeting this week.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Trash Collection Fee Increase
Knox residents’ trash pickup fees will soon be going up. An updated fee ordinance was adopted by the city council last week, according to the draft meeting minutes. It raises the monthly fee to $14.15 this year, $14.72 next year, and finally to $15.30 in 2023.
Continue readingKnox Reminds Residents of New Trash and Recycling Pickup Procedures
The City of Knox is reminding residents of the new trash and recycling pickup procedures. Starting this week, Republic Services will be handling those services, following the city’s switch from Waste Management.
Continue readingKnox Trash and Recycling Transition Underway
The changeover in Knox residents’ trash and recycling pickup is underway. Mayor Dennis Estok asks residents to put out their old Waste Management recycle bins today. It is important to ensure waste is rightly segregated for recycling. Improper introduction of waste will contaminate the recycling process. Follow this link to help businesses communicate proper waste segregation and recycling practices.
Continue readingTwo More Movies in the Park Planned in Knox
The Knox Movies in the Park series continues next week. “Arctic Dogs” will be shown Wednesday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m. at the Wythogan Park Performance Stage. Admission is free, and the movie is sponsored by Republic Services.
Continue readingKnox Planning for Upcoming Changes to Trash and Recycling Pickup
Changes are coming to Knox residents’ trash and recycling at the end of the month. The city council recently decided to switch from Waste Management to Republic Services, effective August 1.
Continue readingKnox to Switch to Republic Services for Trash and Recycling Pickup
Knox residents will have a new trash and recycling company starting next month. During a special meeting Tuesday, the city council awarded the bid for solid waste and recycling to Republic Services.
Continue readingKnox Officials Review Bids for Trash and Recycling Pickup
The City of Knox may be able to save some money by switching trash pickup companies. Republic Services’ bid for solid waste and recycling services came in significantly lower than the one from the city’s current contractor, Waste Management.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Open Bids for Garbage and Recycling Pickup Tonight
The Knox City Council will open bids for trash and recycling pickup tonight. The city’s current contract with Waste Management is up July 31. Waste Management and Republic Services have both expressed interest.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Trash, Recycling Bid
The Culver Town Council members reviewed a recommendation at their April 14 meeting for a trash removal and recycling bid.
Continue readingHamlet Trash Pickup to Move to Thursdays in March
Changes are coming to Hamlet’s trash pickup. Starting in March, pickup will move from Tuesday mornings to Thursday mornings, according to Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts. The monthly cost will also increase from $11.39 to $12.92 per household, and then up to $13.44 in March of 2021.
Continue readingNJ Officials Urge Residents to Put out Trash and Recycling Bins Night Before Collection
Officials in the Town of North Judson recently issued a reminder regarding trash and recycling pick-up.
Continue readingNo Changes Expected for Hamlet Residents, Following Sale of Garbage, Recycling Contractor
No major changes are expected in Hamlet’s trash and recycling pickup, following the sale of Local Affordable Disposal. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts recently told the town council that the company has been acquired by Michiana. She said garbage will continue to be collected each Tuesday, and recycling will be picked up every other Wednesday.
Continue readingNJ Billing Clerk Issues Alert About Trash Delay & Other Winter Weather Reminders
North Judson residents are being alerted that this week’s weather will have an impact on trash pick-up.
Continue readingHere’s How to Keep Your Recyclables from Ending up in a Landfill
Every day, people all over the world recycle plastic, paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, and glass. Not only can these items be repurposed for future use but the practice of recycling helps reduce our dependence on landfills. Recycling is great for the environment, but there are some other things you just can’t do yourself, better off finding a dumpster rental near me that picks up different types of waste, including recyclable materials and delivered to recycling center.
However, if an item is wet or soiled with any kind of food, it cannot be recycled and it runs the risk of contaminating other items you hoped to recycle.
To help cut down on contaminants in local recyclables and to keep them from winding up in a landfill, Mayor Dennis Estok has shared some vital information from Republic Services.
Representatives of the waste management company say to keep these three words in mind when recycling; empty, clean and dry. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Opens Bids for Garbage Contract
Winamac Town Council members opened bids for the Town’s garbage services contract when they met Monday night. Three bids were received by the deadline. Council President Tom Murray opened the bid and read them into the record. Continue reading
NJ Clerk-Treasurer Discusses Contaminated Recyclables and the Threat they Pose
In a meeting between North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe and Republic Services Municipal Account Executive Pete Callan, the two discussed a recent change to recycling procedures that is having a major impact locally and across the country. Continue reading
Hamlet Residents Reminded of Tuesday Trash Pickup
Hamlet officials are reminding residents that garbage is now being collected on Tuesday mornings. The change took effect at the beginning of this month, when the town switched from Republic Services to Local Affordable Disposal.
