Trustees adopt Portage County solid waste plan after county recycling presentation

Don Collins of Portage County Solid Waste told the Springfield Township Board of Trustees that the district’s five-year solid waste plan focuses on landfill capacity over the next decade and on diversion and education programs. He said the district meets Ohio EPA participation metrics and noted, "Porter County has 92%." Collins described CHARM — the Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials — as a drive-through service for items such as appliances with Freon, tires (50¢ each), electronics and plastic bags, and explained that household hazardous waste collections are held the first Monday of the month, 2–5 p.m.

After questions from trustees about program details and operating hours, the board voted to adopt the Portage County solid waste management plan presented by Collins. The board’s roll call was recorded as Mike yes, Sue yes and Nick yes. Trustees urged residents to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries and other hazardous materials to reduce truck and recycling-vehicle fires and protect public safety.

The county representative said used tires are limited under Ohio Revised Code to 10 per vehicle per visit and that agricultural tires may carry higher fees. The trustees also approved a related resolution to commence a validation action if needed for district financing in the future; at the meeting they made clear adopting the plan does not itself commit township funds.