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What about Waste Management?
Recycling InformationThe effort you put into selecting and sort items from your garbage has many benefits. Recycling is good because you help your community reduce the amount of garbage going to the landfill. Learn more about Recycling. OrganicsOrganics is a way to reuse your recycled leaves and yard waste. Residents can learn more about Organics by contacting: |
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| City of South Bend | |
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Division of Environment Services Organic Resouces Compost Program |
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| No appointment needed: Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. |
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| Located at: 4340 Commerce Drive South Bend, IN 46628 Phone: (574) 287-6841 Fax: (574) 287-3778 |
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CompostingComposting is the decomposition of plant remains and other once-living materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent for adding to houseplants or enriching garden soil. Compost is dark-rich earthen in color with no odors, has a PH of 7.5, and contains many valuable nutrients. It is the way to recycle your yard and kitchen wastes, and is a critical step in reducing the volume of garbage needlessly sent to landfills for disposal. Learn more about Composting. MercuryMercury is a substance that does not break down. Because of these properties, mercury has been used in many household, medical, and industrial products. Although it is used in our workplaces and homes, it is toxic and can impair the way we see, hear, and function. Learn more about Mercury. Illegal DumpingIllegal dumping, sometimes called open dumping, is the disposal of regulated solid waste such as construction or demolition debris, household garbage, appliances, furniture and tires in improper locations. Learn more about Illegal Dumping. Illegal Burning
Did you realize that you get one pound of pollution from burning five pounds of leaves!! KidsLearn more about how you can make a big difference in helping to protect the environment by reducing the amount of trash you produce. |
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