From the Town of North Judson
Republic Services expects delays this week due to the weather. Trash pick up should be completed by Friday for Town residents.
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Monday, January 28, 2019
Friday, June 29, 2018
NJ Clerk-Treasurer Discusses Contaminated Recyclables and the Threat they Pose
Posted on June 28, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
In a meeting between North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe and Republic Services Municipal Account Executive Pete Callan, the two discussed a recent change to recycling procedures that is having a major impact locally and across the country. Rowe told town council members last Monday that Republic Services, as well as many trash collection agencies, have been exporting much of their recyclable material to China for years.
However, he said China recently shifted the amount of contaminated material they’ll accept from 3 percent to .5 percent and it’s resulted in a lot of the material being returned to the States with no place to go.
Rowe explained, “Even a little bit of something organic or any food in with something you recycle can contaminate everything,” he went elaborated, “and that means a block of something that they’ve compressed and sent over immediately gets rejected and sent back.”
Rowe noted that if nothing is done to cut down on the contamination of recyclables, Republic Services could have to discontinue the program locally due to the loss in revenue.
He mentioned that Callan plans to appear before the council in a future meeting to go over ways that officials and residents can work together to improve recycling practices.
Some ways that residents can actively help cut down on contamination is by rinsing and drying cans, bottles and other items thoroughly before placing them in recycling bins. Always be sure that containers are completely empty before recycling them.
It also helps to separate recyclable items by material to help cut down on cross contamination. For instance, collect paper, plastic, aluminum and glass products separately in paper bags and then place each the individual assortment of items in your bin.
Additionally, it’s important to recognize what is and what isn’t recyclable. Certain items such as milk cartons, Styrofoam, bubble wrap, plastic bags and greasy pizza boxes should never be placed in recycling. For more information about specific rules that Republic Services has, check out their Recycling Guide.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
In a meeting between North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe and Republic Services Municipal Account Executive Pete Callan, the two discussed a recent change to recycling procedures that is having a major impact locally and across the country. Rowe told town council members last Monday that Republic Services, as well as many trash collection agencies, have been exporting much of their recyclable material to China for years.
However, he said China recently shifted the amount of contaminated material they’ll accept from 3 percent to .5 percent and it’s resulted in a lot of the material being returned to the States with no place to go.
Rowe explained, “Even a little bit of something organic or any food in with something you recycle can contaminate everything,” he went elaborated, “and that means a block of something that they’ve compressed and sent over immediately gets rejected and sent back.”
Rowe noted that if nothing is done to cut down on the contamination of recyclables, Republic Services could have to discontinue the program locally due to the loss in revenue.
He mentioned that Callan plans to appear before the council in a future meeting to go over ways that officials and residents can work together to improve recycling practices.
Some ways that residents can actively help cut down on contamination is by rinsing and drying cans, bottles and other items thoroughly before placing them in recycling bins. Always be sure that containers are completely empty before recycling them.
It also helps to separate recyclable items by material to help cut down on cross contamination. For instance, collect paper, plastic, aluminum and glass products separately in paper bags and then place each the individual assortment of items in your bin.
Additionally, it’s important to recognize what is and what isn’t recyclable. Certain items such as milk cartons, Styrofoam, bubble wrap, plastic bags and greasy pizza boxes should never be placed in recycling. For more information about specific rules that Republic Services has, check out their Recycling Guide.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
North Judson Curbside Recycling Pickup to Start Next Week, Not This Week
Posted on August 1, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson residents will have to wait another week for the start of curbside recycling pickup. A flyer distributed by Republic Services incorrectly stated that recycling service begins this Thursday. Company officials say the correct date is Thursday, August 10. Pickup will then take place every other week.
Republic Services asks residents to put out their totes by 5:00 a.m. on recycling pickup days. The handle should face your house, and the lid should open toward the road. Totes should be placed four feet away from any other objects, and there should be nothing in front of them.
For more information, contact Republic Services’ Culver office at 574-842-4719.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson residents will have to wait another week for the start of curbside recycling pickup. A flyer distributed by Republic Services incorrectly stated that recycling service begins this Thursday. Company officials say the correct date is Thursday, August 10. Pickup will then take place every other week.
Republic Services asks residents to put out their totes by 5:00 a.m. on recycling pickup days. The handle should face your house, and the lid should open toward the road. Totes should be placed four feet away from any other objects, and there should be nothing in front of them.
For more information, contact Republic Services’ Culver office at 574-842-4719.
Monday, July 31, 2017
Correction on North Judson Recycling Pickup Dates
Republic Services wishes to make a correction to the dates for recycling pick up. It will not start on Aug. 3rd as originally thought. Recycling pick up will begin on AUGUST 10TH and will be picked up every other week from then.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Friday, June 9, 2017
Curbside Recycling Coming to North Judson, Amid Calls for Removal of Recycling Drop-Off Site
Posted on June 9, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson residents will soon have curbside recycling. The town council voted Monday to enter into a five-year contract with Republic Services. Under the arrangement, residents will get a new recycling tote. Recycling will be picked up every other week, likely starting in August.
Republic Services representative Peter Callan presented a deal where the town would see lower costs initially by locking into a five-year contract for both trash and recycling. Council member John Rowe pointed out that residents will see an increase on their bills. “So everybody’s going to be, ‘Okay, this sounds great. This is all fine,’ but then when they see these bills, everybody’s going to start asking questions,” Rowe said. “So I think everybody here needs to take this little picture and realize this is another bill that’s going to be added.”
Each household would pay a monthly fee of $2.82 initially for recycling. That’s on top of the $9.25 they’re already paying for trash pickup. However, both of those fees will go up over the five years of the contract.
Both Republic Services and the Town of North Judson hope to benefit from the arrangement. It will allow for the removal of the recycling drop-off site offered by the Starke County Environmental Management District. It’s become an eyesore, according to town officials, due to the dumping of trash and large items in the area around the dumpsters.
The Environmental Management District planned to have the dumpsters removed by July 1, but the town council wanted them gone sooner. In exchange for the five year contract on curbside trash and recycling pickup, town officials asked that Republic Services remove the recycling dumpsters and clean up the surrounding area as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Republic Services wants to add a few policies into its new contract with North Judson. Callan said the contract the company inherited when it took over Richard’s Disposal was not very clear. That’s led to some confusion when it comes to the pickup of extra trash or bulk items like furniture.
Rowe added that there were few, if any, parameters with Richard’s Disposal. “You’ve got to realize, our guy before took everything, every time,” Rowe told Callan. “It didn’t matter. He always took it. I mean, I’d pile stuff up. I’d clean my house out once a year, and it would be huge. And I’d come out – gone, all of it. We’re spoiled. So that’s why everybody’s so questioning. Not that I don’t think anybody wants to work with you guys or do it correctly, or whatever. It’s just that we’ve been so spoiled for so long, now it’s kind of like, ‘Whoa, we have parameters!'”
Callan agreed to help educate residents on Republic Service’s policies and how the new recycling service will work. Council members planned to sign the new contract during a special session this morning.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
North Judson residents will soon have curbside recycling. The town council voted Monday to enter into a five-year contract with Republic Services. Under the arrangement, residents will get a new recycling tote. Recycling will be picked up every other week, likely starting in August.
Republic Services representative Peter Callan presented a deal where the town would see lower costs initially by locking into a five-year contract for both trash and recycling. Council member John Rowe pointed out that residents will see an increase on their bills. “So everybody’s going to be, ‘Okay, this sounds great. This is all fine,’ but then when they see these bills, everybody’s going to start asking questions,” Rowe said. “So I think everybody here needs to take this little picture and realize this is another bill that’s going to be added.”
Each household would pay a monthly fee of $2.82 initially for recycling. That’s on top of the $9.25 they’re already paying for trash pickup. However, both of those fees will go up over the five years of the contract.
Both Republic Services and the Town of North Judson hope to benefit from the arrangement. It will allow for the removal of the recycling drop-off site offered by the Starke County Environmental Management District. It’s become an eyesore, according to town officials, due to the dumping of trash and large items in the area around the dumpsters.
The Environmental Management District planned to have the dumpsters removed by July 1, but the town council wanted them gone sooner. In exchange for the five year contract on curbside trash and recycling pickup, town officials asked that Republic Services remove the recycling dumpsters and clean up the surrounding area as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Republic Services wants to add a few policies into its new contract with North Judson. Callan said the contract the company inherited when it took over Richard’s Disposal was not very clear. That’s led to some confusion when it comes to the pickup of extra trash or bulk items like furniture.
Rowe added that there were few, if any, parameters with Richard’s Disposal. “You’ve got to realize, our guy before took everything, every time,” Rowe told Callan. “It didn’t matter. He always took it. I mean, I’d pile stuff up. I’d clean my house out once a year, and it would be huge. And I’d come out – gone, all of it. We’re spoiled. So that’s why everybody’s so questioning. Not that I don’t think anybody wants to work with you guys or do it correctly, or whatever. It’s just that we’ve been so spoiled for so long, now it’s kind of like, ‘Whoa, we have parameters!'”
Callan agreed to help educate residents on Republic Service’s policies and how the new recycling service will work. Council members planned to sign the new contract during a special session this morning.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
North Judson Recycling Drop-Off Site to Be Removed, Curbside Recycling Discussions Continue
Posted on May 18, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Whether or not North Judson gets curbside recycling pickup, the recycling drop-off site currently offered by the Starke County Environmental Management District will be removed by July 1. That’s what town council member Jane Ellen Felchuk told the rest of the council Monday. Town officials say it’s been difficult to keep the site clean, and they want the bins taken away as soon as possible.
As an alternative, North Judson may hire Republic Services, the company that handles the town’s garbage, to pick up recycling as well. The cost to residents would be $36 a year.
But the $20 a year in tax money that currently goes to the Starke County Environmental Management District would not decrease, since the organization still provides other services. That drew a few complaints from residents during Monday’s meeting.
Council member John Rowe said up until now, he hadn’t heard from anyone who opposed curbside recycling, and he welcomes any input. “Every single community has curbside,” he pointed out. “Bass Lake is going to have it this summer. Knox has it. Everybody has it. So we’re behind, as it is.”
Concerns were also expressed about the fact that Republic Services now collects trash from the streets, rather than the alleys, creating some challenges when cars are parked there. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins explained that it’s Republic’s policy not to go through alleys, and the town has no control over the matter.
The town council is expected to make a decision on curbside recycling at an upcoming meeting.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Whether or not North Judson gets curbside recycling pickup, the recycling drop-off site currently offered by the Starke County Environmental Management District will be removed by July 1. That’s what town council member Jane Ellen Felchuk told the rest of the council Monday. Town officials say it’s been difficult to keep the site clean, and they want the bins taken away as soon as possible.
As an alternative, North Judson may hire Republic Services, the company that handles the town’s garbage, to pick up recycling as well. The cost to residents would be $36 a year.
But the $20 a year in tax money that currently goes to the Starke County Environmental Management District would not decrease, since the organization still provides other services. That drew a few complaints from residents during Monday’s meeting.
Council member John Rowe said up until now, he hadn’t heard from anyone who opposed curbside recycling, and he welcomes any input. “Every single community has curbside,” he pointed out. “Bass Lake is going to have it this summer. Knox has it. Everybody has it. So we’re behind, as it is.”
Concerns were also expressed about the fact that Republic Services now collects trash from the streets, rather than the alleys, creating some challenges when cars are parked there. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins explained that it’s Republic’s policy not to go through alleys, and the town has no control over the matter.
The town council is expected to make a decision on curbside recycling at an upcoming meeting.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Richard’s Disposal Merges with Republic Services
Posted on November 3, 2016
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Richard’s Disposal’s former customers will see better service following the company’s merger with Republic Services. That’s according to Richard’s Disposal owner Richard Warner.
Republic Services officially took over the business’s services on Tuesday. Warner says he opted to merge with Republic, rather than invest in several pieces of new equipment. He adds that the new equipment that Republic has available will mean some improvements for customers. Meanwhile, customers’ rates are expected to remain the same for at least a year, according to Warner.
As for what effect the change will have on Richard’s former employees, Warner says several of them were offered positions with Republic Services. He adds that Republic offered an increase in employees’ hourly wages, as well as better benefits. However, he says only one driver and one mechanic decided to make the transition to Republic. At the same time, Warner says he will remain available to consult with the new operators.
In a statement, Republic Services says it’s “honored to continue the legacy of Richard’s Disposal.” The company adds that customers will begin receiving invoices from Republic Services for service provided after October 31, and that any prepayments will automatically be applied to customers’ accounts. Residents should expect garbage pickup days to remain the same, unless the company notifies them of any changes.
More information about Republic Services is available at RepublicServices.com or by calling 574-896-5700.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Richard’s Disposal’s former customers will see better service following the company’s merger with Republic Services. That’s according to Richard’s Disposal owner Richard Warner.
Republic Services officially took over the business’s services on Tuesday. Warner says he opted to merge with Republic, rather than invest in several pieces of new equipment. He adds that the new equipment that Republic has available will mean some improvements for customers. Meanwhile, customers’ rates are expected to remain the same for at least a year, according to Warner.
As for what effect the change will have on Richard’s former employees, Warner says several of them were offered positions with Republic Services. He adds that Republic offered an increase in employees’ hourly wages, as well as better benefits. However, he says only one driver and one mechanic decided to make the transition to Republic. At the same time, Warner says he will remain available to consult with the new operators.
In a statement, Republic Services says it’s “honored to continue the legacy of Richard’s Disposal.” The company adds that customers will begin receiving invoices from Republic Services for service provided after October 31, and that any prepayments will automatically be applied to customers’ accounts. Residents should expect garbage pickup days to remain the same, unless the company notifies them of any changes.
More information about Republic Services is available at RepublicServices.com or by calling 574-896-5700.
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