The next Rain Barrel Workshop will be held
April 18, 2024 6:00 p.m. at
the Jay County Solid Waste
Management District office!!
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Rainwater Harvest
What is rainwater harvesting:
A technique for collecting, storing and using rainwater for landscape irrigation and
other uses. Normally when it rains the rainwater pours off your roof, down your gutters and off into the yard or
down the street. Let’s [read more]
The Jay County Solid Waste Management District provides the opportunity for Jay County educators to submit education grant applications each year for funding consideration.Application cycle will begin again in January 2024. Deadline March 1, 2024
Up to $500 per proposal is available to educators who have a proposal pertaining to recycling. There is no limit on proposals that can be submitted [read more]
Educational Presentations
“Re-use and Recycling”--- This unit will educate the students on what is recyclable, what is not, and how to re-use items. It encourages students to re-use and recycle, not only instilling this practice in the classroom but also taking the message home! The students will make an item from materials used frequently in the home.
“What is a Landfill?"--- This [read more]