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Allen County accepts $65,408 IDEM grant to install recycling compactors at northwest hub
Summary
Commissioners approved a $65,408 grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for compactors and site work at the Northwest recycling hub. County staff said the total project is estimated at $87,211, leaving approximately $21,000 in local share; compactors are expected to reduce annual operating costs.
The Allen County Commissioners on March 28 approved acceptance of a $65,408 award from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to fund infrastructure improvements for a Northwest recycling hub.
Stacy Hubbard of the Allen County Department of Environmental Management told commissioners the grant will help pay for two leased compactors, fencing, lighting, security cameras, electrical work and a small attendant shelter at the county‑owned site north of the county hazardous‑waste facility on Fort Recovery Road. “Project cost is estimated to bring in compactors at $87,211,” Hubbard said.
Hubbard said the county previously ran a staffed trailer‑based drop‑off at an annual cost of about $92,000; projected operating costs after installing compactors are estimated at about $45,000 a year, producing an estimated annual savings of roughly $47,000. Lease costs for compactors are estimated at $750 per month per compactor, and the county expects to use its existing contract with Republic Services for hauling and lease arrangements. The compactors will have slots to limit oversized or inappropriate items; staff, fencing and cameras aim to reduce contamination and illegal dumping.
Commissioners asked about contamination controls, cameras and attendant hours; staff said hours and attendant scheduling remain to be finalized. The commission approved the grant acceptance with no recorded opposition.
County staff said recycling rebates on cardboard are expected to further reduce net costs and that accepting the grant will allow the county to proceed with site buildout.
