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Warrick County solid waste board seeks partners for hazardous waste day, discusses reuse/resale program and site updates
Summary
Board members said Kaiser and Alcoa declined to co-host this year—s household hazardous waste collection, prompting staff to seek additional partners or limited vendor events; the meeting also covered site camera installation, baler construction delays and an exploratory reuse/resale program to divert items from landfills.
At its Feb. 19 meeting the Warrick County Solid Waste Management District discussed options for household hazardous waste (HHW) collection after longstanding partners Kaiser and Alcoa declined to partner this year.
The district controller told the board the traditional three-way split for HHW events has historically totaled about $30,000 and said the district is exploring other partners, including a vendor that could offer a limited hazardous waste day if a full partnership cannot be arranged. "We hear we have calls daily," the controller said, noting resident demand for a collection option.
Staff also reported that cameras at the Pelza Road facility and ramp have been installed and are operational, providing near-complete surveillance of the property. Operations staff updated the board on construction and equipment: a new baler (referred to in the packet as a small BOR) is on order and the electric company is scheduled to install wiring; however, a shipment delay pushed the expected panel arrival from about April 20 to May 5.
Board members who toured other county facilities described productive exchanges with roughly 20 visiting counties and expressed interest in practices that might increase reuse and resale of items diverted from the landfill. One board member outlined a potential reuse program: a staffed drop area or subcontractor-run resale shop where usable items (e.g., grills, furniture, bikes) could be accepted, catalogued and either offered free to residents or sold through a partner, reducing landfill tonnage and generating revenue. Board members noted the need for legal review and written policies before launching any resale activity.
The board did not take formal action on the reuse idea at this meeting but directed staff to explore partner policies, legal constraints and potential revenue models.
