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Allen County Department of Environmental Management

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ACDEM assists the community of Allen County, Indiana, in reducing its environmental imprint, and inspire best practices for reusing, recycling, and composting.

Our vision is a community where all people value and engage in waste minimization. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES:
This is the official Facebook account of Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM). ACDEM uses social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Nextdoor, to provide two-way communication with the public. ACDEM welcomes participation and comments from the public on it

s social media sites. However, these sites are public forums monitored by county staff and the county reserves the right to hide posted content on ACDEM’s social media sites, including but not limited to the following:
- Posts and comments that include vulgar, offensive, threatening or harassing language, or personal attacks;
- Posts that attack, berate, bully, belittle, insult, harass, threaten, troll, or swear at others or their views. This includes communication within a group or via private message;
- Posts that promote the events or activities of hate groups or terrorist organizations;
- Prejudiced or harmful comments that encourage discrimination or discriminate on the basis of creed, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation;
- Advertisements for commercial services or goods;
- Posts and comments that advocate illegal activity;
- Political statements that endorse or oppose political candidates;
- Obscene or sexual content or links to obscene or sexual content;
- Information that could compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems;
- We reserve the right to delete spam and posts that infringe copyright laws. NOTE: Comments expressed on ACDEM’s social networking sites do not reflect the opinions or positions of ACDEM, its employees, or elected officials. ACDEM’s following of a particular social networking user does not equal endorsement or support.

09/06/2026

Heads up, Allen County: the Northwest Recycling Site and county offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. Gates reopen Tuesday, September 8th for your empty, clean, and dry recyclables. Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

09/02/2026

Got a drawer full of old electronics gathering dust? Let's give them a second life.

Saturday, September 12th, bring your old TVs, computers and gadgets out to the Electronics Recycling Event. Drive on through from 8 AM to Noon at the Memorial Coliseum parking lot (Parnell Avenue entrance) and let us take care of the rest.

Recycling Fees (cash or check only)

• 1–5 items: $10 (includes one TV; each additional TV is $10)
• 6–10 items: $20
• 11–15 items: $30
• 16–20 items: $40

https://www.allencounty.in.gov/478/Electronics-Recycling

08/25/2026

Do you enjoy giving back to your community and supporting sustainability? We’d love to have you on our team! If you’re 18 or older and interested in volunteering at this event, fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch. We appreciate your support!

08/18/2026

Happy National Thrift Shop Day! Thrifting is a great way to shrink your environmental footprint by keeping items in use that still have plenty of life left. What's your favorite local thrift shop?

https://www.allencounty.in.gov/563/Reuse

08/14/2026

Heads up, recyclers! Our fall Electronics Recycling Event is moving due to construction — but it's still happening! We're finding a new spot to keep things safe and convenient, and we'll announce the location soon.

Stay tuned to our website, newsletter and socials for updates. We look forward to seeing you Saturday, September 12th!

https://www.allencounty.in.gov/478/Electronics-Recycling

08/12/2026

Ever spotted a little symbol in a red diamond on your cleaning products? Those are called pictograms and they're not just for decoration — they tell you how to use and store the product safely. Here are three common labels to know:

🔥 Flammable — sensitive to open flame or heat. Think: cooking oil, aerosol sprays and nail polish remover.

☠️ Toxic — poisonous if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Found on pesticides, antifreeze and some cleaning products.

🧴 Corrosive — can cause severe skin or eye burns. Common culprits: degreasers, toilet bowl cleaners and rust removers.

Got products with these symbols that need to go? Bring them to our weekly Tox Tuesday collection events for safe disposal!

08/07/2026

Electronics ♻️ next month! Saturday morning, 9/12. Start rounding up your broken gadgets and cords and stay tuned for more information coming soon.

08/06/2026

Ready or not, it's back to school season! Start the school year with simple habits that reduce waste, save money and help protect our environment.

◘ Shop your house! Reuse school supplies before buying new.
◘ Pack low-waste lunches with reusable containers, water bottles and cloth napkins.
◘ Save one-sided paper for notes and practice work.
◘ Recycle old electronics through a verified recycler or bring them to our Electronics Recycling Event on September 12. Remember to charge gadgets safely on a flat, dry surface, following the manufacturer's instructions. Avoid overcharging or charging them on a bed or couch.

Here's to a successful, sustainable school year!

08/04/2026

"Start where you are.
Use what you have.
Do what you can."

-Arthur Ashe

Address

One Main Street, Suite 755
Fort Wayne, IN
46802

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.acwastewatcher.org/

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