District Programs


The Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District provides communities, institutions, businesses and homeowners with valuable information on reducing, reusing and recycling solid waste. If you have any questions, need guidance on starting a waste reduction program or would just like information, please contact the District at 800-678-9839 or by e-mail at district@timetorecycle.org.


Education Outreach


Education is a key element in the District’s mission to reduce the waste stream. For more information, contact the Education Specialist at 800-678-9839. The District is dedicated to accomplishing its mission through a variety of educational programs including:


Classroom and Community Presentations Over 250 presentations are made to pre-school through secondary school along with area churches and civic organizations each year.


recycled products, waste reduction, composting, conservation and landfill construction. The presentations are fun and informative and can be modified to meet the educational needs of any age group.


Educator Workshops Workshops are one of the most effective methods for reaching area teachers on education of recycling. Educator workshops enable the District to “train the trainers” who then take the message of reduce, reuse and recycle into their classroom.


Field Trips


Educational trips to local landfills and recycling centers are offered by the District. Please contact the District at 800-678-9839 for more information.


Video and Book Library The District has more than 25 videos and books you can borrow at no cost.


The video or book can be


borrowed for 2 weeks at a time. To reserve a book or video, contact the District’s Education Specialist at 800-678-9839.


Educational Contests The District offers recycling contests to all public and private schools in Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties from pre-school to 12th grade. These contests are designed to promote recycling awareness. Contact the Education Specialists at 800-678-9839 for more information.


Page 2 Community Outreach


The District provides workshops, educational materials and technical assistance to help local communities address their specific waste management concerns. To learn more about residential programs, contact the District’s Recycling Coordinator at 800-678-9839.


The following


programs are available to District communities and residents:


Recycling Makes Sense Grant Programs The RMS program is an incentive-based program that provides funds to municipalities and townships based on the weight of recyclable material collected by the community. Thus, the more the community recycles, the more money they receive.


The performance standards will be calculated on a quarterly basis; however if at the end of the year the program meets the overall target, the performance bonus (es) will be paid retroactively.


Topics include recycling,


Contact the District’s Grant Administrator at 800-678-9839 for more information.


Business Outreach


The District also provides business and industry with the tools needed to establish waste reduction programs.


Office Recycling Guide The Office Recycling Guide explains how you can set up a recycling program in your office with information on deciding what paper to recycle, setting up a collection program and educating employees.


Waste Audit Manual The Waste Audit Manual includes a step-by-step explanation on conducting a waste audit, information on developing an education plan, implementing the audit findings, usable sample contract documents and a guide to indoor/outdoor recycling containers.


To obtain either the Office Recycling Guide or the Waste Audit Manual, download the document on our website at www.timetorecycle.org or contact the District at 800-678-9839.


Waste Wise


Waste Wise is a free, voluntary EPA program through which organizations eliminate costly municipal solid waste and select industrial wastes, benefiting their bottom line and the environment.


Businesses, local


governments and non-profit organizations of all sizes and from all industry sectors can join Waste Wise. www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/wastewise/ about.htm


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