Randolph County Recycling District

06/01/2026

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05/27/2026

We’re looking forward to making some fun prehistoric up-cycled art with you! ♥️♻️

Summer Reading starts next week. Sign up today, don’t miss out on all the fun here at the library.

05/27/2026

Single-use cleaning products can add up quickly—not just in cost, but in waste.

Single-use cleaning products can add up quickly—not just in cost, but in waste. Switching to reusable options like microfiber cloths, washable mop pads, and refillable spray bottles can make a big difference. These items last longer and reduce the amount of trash going to landfills. Even small cha...

05/26/2026

Paws up to everyone who continues to donate aluminum cans & to UCI Street Dept for transporting them to the recycling center. The latest run netted us $424!

Got cans? You can drop them off in the designated area at the end of S. Howard St. at the Union City, Indiana, Street Department. Please look for the signs. PAWS accepts aluminum cans 24/7, 365 days of the year.

Please do not deposit plastic, glass, paper, etc. in the container designated for cans. We ask that they be in tied garbage bags or other heavy plastic bags for easy transporting. Special thanks to all who continue to support this ongoing fundraiser.

05/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Community Grant Recipients! 🎉

We are excited to support projects that will help enhance our communities, parks, trails, and public spaces across Randolph County — many of them incorporating recycled materials in creative and meaningful ways!

🌳 City of Wi******er, Indiana — planting new trees
🪑 The Randolph County Historical Society Museum and Shop— adding outdoor seating and tables
🥾 Camp Trinity— updating trail signage
🌿 Farmland City Building— making improvements to their park
📚 Union City Public Library— installing outdoor benches

These projects help create greener, more welcoming spaces while promoting sustainability and the importance of giving materials a second life. ♻️

Thank you to everyone who applied and for continuing to make Randolph County a better place to live, learn, and explore! 💚

05/26/2026

Historic Farmland Community Center is sponsoring an ART Show for kids 5-18! Please share this post and get the word out. There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Fillable form link in the comments.

05/25/2026

Invasive Plant of the Week: Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin)

Don’t let the soft, pink, powderpuff blooms fool you...mimosa is an aggressive invader that spreads quickly and causes real harm to our ecosystems. It produces abundant seeds that are easily dispersed by water and wildlife, allowing it to rapidly colonize roadsides, streambanks, forest edges, and disturbed areas. Once established, it forms dense thickets that crowd out native plants, reducing the diversity of species that wildlife depend on for food and habitat.

Mimosa also alters soil conditions through nitrogen fixation, giving it a competitive advantage over native species adapted to lower-nutrient soils. Its fast growth and dense canopy shade out native seedlings, preventing forests from regenerating naturally.

Help protect our natural areas by avoiding planting mimosa and removing it when possible. Learn how to identify and manage invasive species like this one: sicim.info

05/21/2026

🌼 Downtown Wi******er is blooming with community pride! 🌼

From beautiful flower planters and fresh greenery to neighbors stepping up through initiatives like Throw Away Thursdays, it’s amazing to see our downtown shining brighter every day. 💙

These little touches make a BIG difference — creating a welcoming, vibrant space for residents, visitors, shoppers, and businesses alike. A huge thank you to everyone helping keep Wi******er beautiful through planting flowers, picking up litter, supporting local businesses, and taking pride in our community.

Tree Landscaping by Faddis Premier Lawncare & Landscaping made possible by Wi******er Main St. Festival

Flower pot planting and maintaining by Ohio Valley Gas Corporation

Tree trimming by City of Wi******er, Indiana Street Department

Grant for Throw Away Thursdays from Community Foundation of Randolph County
✨ Small efforts. Big impact.
🌸 Here’s to a cleaner, brighter, more beautiful downtown Wi******er! ******erIN ******er

05/19/2026

We had the awesome privilege of meeting with the 5th graders, and WOW—they came ready with some incredible questions! 🌎♻️ From recycling and pollution to how we can better protect our planet, these students were curious, thoughtful, and full of great ideas.