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Offers drop-off recycling of paper, plastic, cans, cardboard, and glass at six locations: 1620 W. Main St. and 525 E.Home Road in Springfield, 1539 Student Ave. in Northridge, 7952 Dayton-Springfield Rd. Enon, at the intersection of Old Columbus Rd. and Route 54, and 5467 Selma Pike in Green Township,Pitchin. Specialty recycling of household hazardous waste, paint, tires, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, and document destruction

Offers drop-off recycling of paper, plastic, cans, cardboard, and glass at six locations: 1620 W. Main St. and 525 E.Home Road in Springfield, 1539 Student Ave. in Northridge, 7952 Dayton-Springfield Rd. Enon, at the intersection of Old Columbus Rd. and Route 54, and 5467 Selma Pike in Green Township,Pitchin. Specialty recycling of household hazardous waste, paint, tires, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, and document destruction

Loans the Litter and Illegal Dump Cleanup Trailer for use by City of Akron residents and community volunteer groups. Stocks the trailer with cleanup supplies for large scale cleanups on public lands. Offers delivery and pick-up of the trailer by staff to and from the designated location.

Loans the Litter and Illegal Dump Cleanup Trailer for use by City of Akron residents and community volunteer groups. Stocks the trailer with cleanup supplies for large scale cleanups on public lands. Offers delivery and pick-up of the trailer by staff to and from the designated location.

Offers community service hours to court-ordered, service-sentenced offenders.

Offers community service hours to court-ordered, service-sentenced offenders.

Loans the Community Pride Trailer (CPT) for urban beautification projects on public lands by City of Akron residents and community volunteer groups. The trailer is stocked with landscaping tools and cleanup supplies to assist volunteers with removing debris and clearing public lands in Akron's neighborhoods. Staff will deliver and pick-up the trailer to and from the designated location.

Loans the Community Pride Trailer (CPT) for urban beautification projects on public lands by City of Akron residents and community volunteer groups. The trailer is stocked with landscaping tools and cleanup supplies to assist volunteers with removing debris and clearing public lands in Akron's neighborhoods. Staff will deliver and pick-up the trailer to and from the designated location.

Provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Lorain County residents. Master Gardener Volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities.

Provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Lorain County residents. Master Gardener Volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities.

Recruits volunteer groups to prep, plant, and maintain a flower garden on an Akron City public site location of their choosing to control litter and beautify the neighborhood.

Recruits volunteer groups to prep, plant, and maintain a flower garden on an Akron City public site location of their choosing to control litter and beautify the neighborhood.

Volunteers help the Licking Park District provide opportunities for others enjoy the outdoors. Park Volunteers have painted restrooms, helped run horse shows, directed event parking, picked up trash, painted over graffiti, helped with paddlesports, mowed meadows, maintained plantings around signs, and much more. Your volunteer work can be for a day, over several days, and even over longer periods of time if you like We appreciate the hard work of our volunteers who have helped us. We recognize all of our volunteers each January at our Volunteer Recognition Dinner. There are many ways in which you can volunteer with the Licking Park District.

All recycling, litter prevention, education and special events are offered in conjunction with the Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow Counties (DKMM) Joint Solid Waste Management District. Recycling Centers are located at: ALUMINUM / BRASS / ELECTRIC MOTORS / STEEL / AUTO BATTERIES Ross Brothers Salvage: Open Mon-Fri 7:30am–4pm at 106 Tilden Avenue - Mount Vernon - 740-740-397-9334 Cost: Free – will pay cash for salvaged material CARDBOARD - PAPER Opportunity Knox: Mon-Fri 8am–4pm at 17604 Coshocton Road - Mount Vernon - 740-501-2135 Cost: Free Recycling Center located behind Opportunity Knox Break down boxes COMPOSTING Knox County Compost Facility: at 7425 Thayer Road - Mount Vernon 7am-7pm 7 days/week Summer: March–October 7am-5pm 7 days/week Winter: November–February Acceptable Items

• Grass Clippings / leaves
• Shrubs
• Brush
• Tree limbs under 10” in diameter
• Christmas trees without decorations

Unacceptable Items

• Tree limbs over 10” in diameter
• Tree trunks roots
• Treated landscape timbers
• Wood of any kind
• Soil or sod

DOCUMENT SHREDDING Opportunity Knox: Mon-Fri 8am–4pm at 17604 Coshocton Road - Mount Vernon - 740-501-2135 Cost: Free

• Will shred documents
• During Covid-19, documents may be required to be held

for 2 days before being shredded.

• Shred It Day: June 18th, 2022 from 10am-12pm

FREON REMOVAL Opportunity Knox: Mon-Fri 8am–4pm at 17604 Coshocton Road - Mount Vernon - 740-501-2135 Cost: Free PLASTIC BAGS Kroger: 855 Coshocton Road - Mount Vernon Walmart: 1575 Coshocton Road - Mount Vernon

• Location of container: inside lobby to the right (blue box)

Lowe's: 1010 Coshocton Road - Mount Vernon

• Location of container: customer service area

STYROFOAM Opportunity Knox: Mon-Fri 8am–4pm at 17604 Coshocton Road - Mount Vernon - 740-501-2135 Cost: Free

• Package Styrofoam accepted
• No Food Styrofoam packaging
• Recycling Center located behind Opportunity Knox.

Volunteer opportunities available at VolunteerKnox.com

Volunteer opportunities available at VolunteerKnox.com

Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals who would like to help with planting and maintaining wildflower and herb gardens. Also seeks volunteers to monitor the Butterfly and Bluebird trail. All volunteers receive an orientation session. Agency holds an annual dinner for volunteers.

Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals who would like to help with planting and maintaining wildflower and herb gardens. Also seeks volunteers to monitor the Butterfly and Bluebird trail. All volunteers receive an orientation session. Agency holds an annual dinner for volunteers.

Offers opportunities to those who wish to volunteer their help with the following: clerical and office duties, tour guides, horticultural and botany education, garden maintenance, plant census, event coordination, fund raising, and language translation.

Offers opportunities to those who wish to volunteer their help with the following: clerical and office duties, tour guides, horticultural and botany education, garden maintenance, plant census, event coordination, fund raising, and language translation.

Seeks volunteers to assist with the clean-up and beautifcation of the buildings and ground. Tasks may include weeding and gardening, lawn maintenance, general cleaning, and inside/outside painting.

Offers opportunities with Conservation, Recreation, and Cultural Heritage. Volunteers with a valid background check and additional training can participate in public and classroom educational opportunities and the Park Ambassador program. These groups include Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists and Master Gardeners. Adopt-a-seed-collecting-bed and adopt-a-garden-program also available.

Offers opportunities with Conservation, Recreation, and Cultural Heritage. Volunteers with a valid background check and additional training can participate in public and classroom educational opportunities and the Park Ambassador program. These groups include Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists and Master Gardeners. Adopt-a-seed-collecting-bed and adopt-a-garden-program also available.

Seeks volunteers to help with all aspects of the metal recycling process. Tasks range from material handling, collection, and dismantling of appliances. Seeks help with customer service, landscaping and maintenance, and special events. Also seeks volunteers to assist with communications (website creation and public service announcements). Volunteers may use their experience on job resumes. Agency hosts volunteer appreciation events.

Seeks volunteers to help with all aspects of the metal recycling process. Tasks range from material handling, collection, and dismantling of appliances. Seeks help with customer service, landscaping and maintenance, and special events. Also seeks volunteers to assist with communications (website creation and public service announcements). Volunteers may use their experience on job resumes. Agency hosts volunteer appreciation events.