By Donna Schwartz, EAC member Please do not put plastic clamshell containers in your Rumpke Recycling Bin. Rumpke does not have a vender who is able to recycle these plastics. So, they are sorted out and placed back on a truck headed for the landfill. The good news is that there are two ways you … Continued
By Mike Cappel, EAC Member Next time you drive through Higginsport, Ohio, it may seem familiar. If not, peek into Colonel Higgins Park. The playset is from Montgomery. About two years ago, the Higginsport playground was taped off and closed for safety, even though it looked solid. A ten-year-old Higginsport girl would have none of … Continued
Congratulations Montgomery residents! In 2023, we diverted 1,598 tons of material from going to landfill! Residents saved resources, conserved energy, and reduced pollution by recycling. The recycling efforts in Montgomery: Conserved enough energy to power every home in Montgomery for 12 days. Reduced more air pollution than if every household in Montgomery rode their bicycle … Continued
By Ellen Hall, EAC Member Discover a convenient way to recycle more plastic Grocery bags, candy wrappers, plastic straws, and Styrofoam™️ cups no longer need to end up in the landfill. Thanks to an initiative between Rumpke Waste and Recycling and the Hefty ReNew™ program, you can recycle more plastics right from home. The Hefty … Continued
Grocery bags, candy wrappers, plastic straws, and Styrofoam™️ cups no longer need to end up in the landfill. Thanks to an initiative between Rumpke Waste and Recycling and the Hefty ReNew™ program, you can recycle more plastics right from home. The Hefty ReNew program complements — but does not replace — your current recycling routine. You’ll … Continued
With Spring in full bloom, a lot of attention has been paid to “Invasive Plant Species,” which are non-native plants that can spread unchecked because they lack local natural deterrents to keep them in balance with other native species. Most non-native plants have been introduced for erosion control, landscaping, culinary and medicinal use, wildlife foods, … Continued
When the temperature dips and snow is falling, that may have you reaching for the rock salt. Rock salt is a coarser form of table salt, used to melt ice on our roads and sidewalks. But what impact does Rock salt have on our environment? Rock salt is sodium chloride, which is a pollutant! According … Continued
Yes, you need to recycle your old batteries. Batteries, a necessity of modern life, contain toxic chemicals. If placed in a landfill, these chemicals leak, contaminate groundwater, and damage ecosystems. Transportation of trashed batteries is also a hazard, with a number of battery-caused refuse truck fires reported every year. Finally, the chemicals needed for the … Continued
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” This Chinese proverb seems especially true this fall. After sweltering summer temperatures, we could use the cooling effect of more of trees. And planting trees is something most of us in Montgomery can do. They add beauty to our … Continued
The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the spring 2023 Seasons of Beauty award to Vineet and Preeti Kshirsagar. The home’s landscaping was a standout this spring, even with the large swings in temperature and weather this season. The Kshirsagar home was abundant with spring blooms, including both flowers and trees. And … Continued
