Randolph County Recycling District

10/21/2026

Several cases of illegal and dangerous pesticide Sniper DDVP have been confiscated in Indianapolis. Please be aware this is VERY DANGEROUS to use. The Indiana State Chemist office is working on a media release regarding the dangers and options for safe disposal.

10/21/2026

Mark you calendars!

Did you know the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Randolph County was dedicated in 1892?

The monument was built to honor Union soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Standing 73 feet tall, including its base, it is the second-tallest monument of its kind in Indiana.

More than a landmark, it is a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served. On November 7, we will gather to honor our veterans and light this important piece of Randolph County history.

10/16/2026

♻️ Pollution Solution Season Reminder!
Our last regular-season day is October 17th!
🕗 Saturday: 8 AM–12 PM
Mark your calendars for two special Saturday openings:
📅 November 21st
📅 December 19th
Thank you for helping keep our community clean! 💚

10/09/2026

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Were you thinking about all the yard work you have to do before the snow flies?

Well, we are here to take two things off your list!

One of the most valuable (and easiest) things you can do to support pollinators, invertebrates, and other wildlife is to provide them with the winter cover they need: fallen leaves and standing dead plant material.

Many butterflies, moths, and other insects utilize leaf litter as their overwintering habitat. In addition to all the great benefits for wildlife, leaf litter also serves as free mulch that suppresses weeds and fertilizes the soil as it decomposes. Another thing you can do is leave the stems of your plants standing throughout the winter. The seed heads will provide seeds to birds that spend the winter with us, and the dead stems of your plants provide a safe space for cavity-nesting bees throughout the winter.

So this fall, leave the leaves and save the stems of your plants!

Let's work together to redefine what a beautiful landscape is! In our eyes, the most beautiful landscapes support the most wildlife.

We also want to note that “leave the leaves” does not necessarily mean ignoring them and leaving them where they fall. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency urges people to clean up leaves that have fallen on streets, sidewalks, and other hardscapes where they can wash into stormwater systems and end up in lakes, streams, and rivers. They note that when leaves from whole cities or neighborhoods wash into a body of water through a stormwater system, the volume of organic matter can overwhelm that body of water. The leaves’ nutrients feed algae growth, which decomposes and uses up oxygen that fish and native plants need in Minnesota’s waterways.

If you live in a suburban or urban area, we encourage you to clean up your leaves that have fallen along your curb and sidewalk throughout the fall and use the leaves as mulch throughout your yard. Also, if you are worried about leaves smothering your lawn, rake up the leaves and use them as mulch in your garden beds.

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10/09/2026

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CURRENT & PAST SERVICE MEMBERS, WE WANT YOU IN THE PARADE!

For this year’s Wi******er Main Street Festival Parade, we are inviting current and past members of our military to join our Grand Marshal Group.

You can walk, ride, or bring a golf cart and be part of the parade. Uniforms are encouraged, but not required.

This is a great opportunity for our community to come together and recognize the men and women who have served our country.

If you are a current or past service member and would like to participate, please preregister here:

https://forms.gle/SUBNXrC5CWL9TfYc8

The parade is Saturday, October 10 at 5:00 PM.

Come be part of the parade and let our community show you how much we appreciate your service!

Please share and tag your family and friends.

10/06/2026

♻️ Pollution Solution Season Reminder!
Our last regular-season day is October 17th!
🕒 Thursday: 3–6 PM
🕗 Saturday: 8 AM–12 PM
Mark your calendars for two special Saturday openings:
📅 November 21st
📅 December 19th
Thank you for helping keep our community clean! 💚

10/01/2026

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A heartfelt THANK YOU to the City of Wi******er, Indiana Street Department! ❤️

We are so grateful for all the hard work you do to help keep our community looking its best. From hanging the city banners to taking care of so many of the behind-the-scenes details that make a difference, your efforts help make downtown Wi******er feel welcoming, festive, and beautiful.

We truly appreciate the time, care, and hard work you put into our community. It does not go unnoticed! Thank you for helping make Wi******er a place we can all be proud to call home. 💙

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09/22/2026

Too cute!

A pawpaw snack with a surprise visitor!

Looks like this box turtle found itself a ripe pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit on the forest floor. Native plants like pawpaw are part of what makes Indiana’s forests so special. Invasive plants can crowd them out, changing the understory and reducing the food and habitat available for our wildlife.

So when we protect native plants, we’re not just protecting plants. We’re protecting the whole community that depends on them.

📸 Photo by SICIM Regional Specialist Jalen Sleet

09/21/2026

Community grant in action!