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1. What are some ways I can reduce my reliance on plastic?

Learn how to transition toward a plastic-free lifestyle here, view the Reduce page.

2. Where is the local landfill?

The local landfill where trash is disposed of is owned by Republic Recycling and located at 6231 MacBeth Road, Fort Wayne. Learn how landfill gasses are used to make electricity at GM in this GM Uses Landfill Gas to Make Electricity video.

3. Why can’t I recycle plastic bags in my recycling cart?

Staff who sort recyclables at the Materials Recovery Facility in Fort Wayne could miss the plastic bags as they sort the non-recyclable items on the fast-moving conveyor belt line. When the plastic bags get caught in the equipment, staff must shut down the line to have somebody go in and cut them out. This is time-consuming, costly, and dangerous.

Look for a plastic bag container at the entrance of your local grocery storefront to recycle plastic bags. Find a drop-off location and review the guidelines in advance on the Plastic Film Recycling website.

Review City of Fort Wayne recycling guidelines on the One Cart Recycling Program website. For more information, contact the City of Fort Wayne's Solid Waste Department at 311 or email the Soild Waste Department.

Review Allen County Department of Environmental Management's Community Recycling Drop-off Site guidelines on our Community Recycling Drop-off Sites website.

4. How can I reduce my environmental footprint at home or work?

ACDEM offers seminars, workshops, trainings, lectures, tabling at events, and more. Give us a call at 260-449-7878 to tailor something to your needs or find out where you can catch us in the community.