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Read through our monthly articles to find District news, helpful waste reduction tips, program information and more.

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2009

September 2009 Hear from local environmental experts during Hamilton County’s Green Speaker Series.pdf The District will host a brand new Green Speaker Series, featuring a variety of local experts sharing their knowledge about sustainability and waste reduction.

August 2009 Go green in the office with free recycling assistance.pdf Turn your white collar job a bit more green with the Recycling at Work Program, a free program designed to provide local businesses with the tools to launch office recycling.

July 2009 Start a recycling program for your apartment or condo.pdf Whether you live in a one-bedroom studio, a duplex or a high rise, you too can start recycling by taking advantage of the Multi-Family Recycling Assistance program offered by the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District (District).

June 2009 Calling all teens.pdf HCDOES is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 "Green Team" Youth Council.

May 2009 Reduce office waste at work, home.pdf Keep waste flow low and money savings high with helpful work waste reduction tips.

April 2009 Join us for Earth Day.pdf Join HCDOES in celebrating Earth Day 2009 on Saturday, April 18th at Sawyer Point.

March 2009 Hamilton County drop-off programs begin this month.pdf The District will start up its free annual Household Hazardous Waste and Yardwaste drop-off programs later this month.

January 2009 Ring in an eco-friendly New Year with Christmas tree recycling.pdf Christmas comes but once a year, but a recycled Christmas tree benefits the environment year round.

2008

The Interchange, Winter 2008 The Interchange is a materials exchange e-newsletter and catalog released quarterly by the District. To view the Winter 2008 edition of The Interchange, please click here.

December 2008 Celebrate the environment this holiday season.pdf Music, decorations, an abundance of sweets: while some things about the holidays will never change, there are still plenty of ways to make old family traditions a bit more eco friendly.

November 2008 Community members recognized during recycling awards.pdf The District announces the winners of its annual recycling awards, who were recognized at a luncheon on November 17th.

The Interchange, Fall 2008 The Interchange is a materials exchange e-newsletter and catalog released quarterly by the District. To view the Fall 2008 edition of The Interchange, please click here.

Wasteline, Fall 2008 Wasteline is an e-newsletter providing quarterly solid waste program information and updates from the District. To read the Fall 2008 edition of Wasteline, click here.

September 2008 District's annual collection programs drawing to a close.pdf If your spring cleaning is running a little late this year, do not worry. There's still time to take advantage of the annual collection programs offered by the District.

Get a bin at the 2008 Backyard Compost Bin Sale.pdf The District announces the 2008 Backyard Compost Bin Sale event date and locations.

August 2008

Join Hamilton County in national energy competition.pdf Hamilton County enters the NACo Change the World, Start With ENERGY STAR Campaign, a national green competition for county governments.

Local services make green a way of life in Mt. Healthy.pdf Mt. Healthy recycled 151 tons of material in 2007. There's still a lot of room for improvement in 2008.

Local services make green a way of life in North College Hill.pdf Residents can use multiple resources to make a difference in North College Hill recycling.

back to top July 2008 Home improvement store offers bright new recycling program.pdf Information about the compact florescent bulb recycling program offered by The Home Depot.

The Interchange, Summer 2008 The Interchange is a materials exchange e-newsletter and catalog released quarterly by the District. To view the Summer 2008 edition of The Interchange, please click here.

June 2008 What can I recycle.pdf Wondering about what can go in your bin? View the Hamilton County curbside collection recycling guide.

back to top April 2008 Spring fever think composting.pdf Composting is the easy way to reduce unnecessary waste and improve your garden. Read the how-to guide for compost beginners.

March 2008 Hamilton County celebrates Earth Day 2008.pdf The District announces its 2008 Earth Day activities and schedule of events.

The Interchange, Spring 2008 The Interchange is a materials exchange e-newsletter and catalog released quarterly by the District. To view the Spring 2008 edition of The Interchange, please click here.

back to top February 2008 Free collection events scheduled.pdf Announcement of the 2008 Household Hazardous Waste, Yardwaste and Computer Recycling programs.

January 2008 Multi-family residences can recycle too.pdf Information about the District's Multi-Family Assistance Program.

Start the year off in the green 2008.pdf Most organizations have yearly goals to increase sales, hire additional staff or add more training opportunities. However, this year HCDOES hopes many businesses and organizations in the Cincinnati area will start the year off right by joining the Go Green Challenge.

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