What can I recycle in Fort Wayne?
Recycle all food & beverage metal cans-steel, tin, bi-metal & aluminum. Rinse cans and recycle lids. Also, recycle clean aluminum foil & aluminum food pans. DO NOT RECYCLE-pots and pans or scrap metal in recycling carts.
How do I get rid of a mattress in Fort Wayne?
In the city of Fort Wayne you can dispose of your furniture or mattress by placing it with your regular garbage. These large items will be picked up the following day at no extra charge. It is not necessary to call 311 to arrange for pickup for your furniture in Fort Wayne.
How do I get rid of a couch in Fort Wayne Indiana?
Heavy furniture and non-freon appliances are to be placed with the regular garbage for collection. These large items will be collected the following day with a different truck. It is not necessary to call 311 for bulk items.
Does my recycling need to be dry?
Whether you live in an urban downtown and put all your recyclables in one blue bin or in a rural town and you self-haul your garbage and recyclables to a transfer station there is one universal truth: the recyclables need to be empty, clean, and dry in order to preserve their value as a recycled commodity.
Where can I recycle cardboard in Fort Wayne?
Drop-off site locations are:
- Stellhorn Village, 4522 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne.
- Sam’s Club, 6736 Lima Road, Fort Wayne.
- Little River Wetlands Project, 5000 Smith Road, Fort Wayne.
- Kroger at Southgate Plaza, 281 Petit Avenue, Fort Wayne.
- Riverside gardens, 14701 Schwartz Road, Leo-Cedarville.
Who owns Red River waste?
Founded in 1953 by Mr. Weldon Smith, Red River is a third-generation family-owned and operated business. For over sixty years, we have been a pioneer and leader in the service contract and solid waste management industries.
Do you have to rinse soap bottles before recycling?
Any package containing soap (dishwasher detergent, shampoo, laundry detergent, hand soap, etc.) should not be rinsed. In fact, some plastic recyclers rely on residual soap to clean the plastics during reprocessing. After all, it is important to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Do you have to clean out peanut butter jars before recycling?
A. Especially for peanut butter jars, it may not be necessary to clean them to laboratory perfection before putting them out for collection, recycling experts say. Scrape out as much peanut butter as you can, then fill the jar about one-fourth full with water.
Where can I recycle electronics in Fort Wayne?
ACDEM’s electronics recycling program is hosted by OmniSource 1430 Meyer Road, Fort Wayne. All electronics MUST be dropped off with OmniSource staff. Please wait patiently. Do not leave items after hours or outside of the electronics collection bay. ACDEM can answer questions about electronics recycling at 260-449-7878. View Map
How do I contact the city of Fort Wayne office?
For more information, please contact the City of Fort Wayne at: Office Address: 200 E. Berry St. Suite 470 Fort Wayne IN 46802 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F Dial 311 or 260-427-8311 from outside Allen County Email: [email protected]
Where can I recycle items in Allen County?
Allen County residents can recycle items free of charge at any of ACDEM’s Community Recycling Drop-off Sites. Remember, any items left outside of normal operating hours are considered illegally dumped. Please click on each site below for their hours of operation. COVID-19 UPDATE:
How does Fort Wayne’s 311 call center work?
The 311 call center, “one call to city hall,” handles non-emergency service requests from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Every report is assigned a tracking number to provide accountability and follow through. Fort Wayne’s 311 call center, the first such center in Indiana, was launched a year ago.
