2018 Annual Report: Hancock County Solid Waste Management District Overview

The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District, established in 2002, focuses on waste reduction, recycling, and education regarding household hazardous waste. Through various programs and events, including collections, education in schools, and community involvement, the district aims to reduce waste generation and environmental impact. The Board of Directors and Advisory Committee play vital roles in governing and guiding the district's initiatives.

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1. 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District

2. Table of Content District Overview .page 3 Board of Directors .... .page 4 Advisory Committee . page 4 Structure and Staff . page 5 Education page 6 thru page 7 Schools/Events . page 6 Publications ...page 7 Community Involvement page 8 Collection Events . ..page 9 thru page 15 Electronic Waste . .............................page 10 Household Hazardous Waste .. page 11 Pharmaceuticals . ...page 12 Tire Collection/Document Destruction ..page 13 Latex Paint ..page 14 Garden Pot and Newspaper Recycling page 15 Budget . page 16 thru page 17 2018 Budget . . page 16 10 Year Review ......page 17 2018 Goals . ..page 18 2019 Goals .. .page 19 5-Year Strategic Plan .. page 20 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 2

3. District Overview The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District is a government entity created by statute HEA 1240 in 2002. Focusing on waste reduction, recycling, education regarding household hazardous waste and other problematic wastes, encourage composting and re-use of yard waste is in the plan set forth for the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District. Over the years of operation, the educational programs and collection events have evolved to meet the needs of Hancock County Residents. Education is in every program and event offered by the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District. Events such as the Drug Toss, Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Electronics Collections and Latex Paint/Tire Collection educate the residents of Hancock County on responsible and proper disposal of wastes. Educating school children through interactive presentations about reduce, reuse, recycle were held at local schools. The A-Z Recycling Guide is a when and where to recycle in Hancock County , and is handed out in public offices, events and at community events. In 2018, the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District has been able to push tax payers dollars further with specialized events and more education generating record amounts of wastes diverted from area landfills. All of these programs have proven to reduce the waste generated by Hancock County Residents, but also reduce the environmental impact of solid waste disposal today and for years to come. 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 3

4. Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Hancock County Solid Waste Management District is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meet the 2nd Monday of every month at the Purdue Extension/Solid Waste Management District Office located at: 802 Apple St, Greenfield, IN 46140. The 2018 Board of Directors Brad Armstrong, Chairman ....................................Hancock County Commissioner Marc Huber, Vice Chairman . Hancock County Commissioner John Jessup .. ..Hancock County Commissioner Dan Riley. . ...................................... . Greenfield City Council Kent Fisk . Hancock County Council Chuck Fewell . . . ..Mayor, City of Greenfield Robert Holland.... .... . .. . .Fortville Town Council The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District has an Advisory Committee to study projects and problems specified by the Board. While not allowed to vote, members are allowed to participate in the Board s deliberation when called upon. The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District Advisory Board includes representatives from the environmental community, the solid waste management industry operating in the district, and citizens who are concerned with and are knowledgeable about environmental issues, but are not necessarily employed by any companies whose primary business is in the solid waste management industry. All members must be residents of or employed in Hancock County. The Advisory Committee meets quarterly, on the 2nd Monday of February, May, August and November at the Purdue Extension/Solid Waste Management District Office, just prior to the Monthly Board Meetings. The 2018 Advisory Committee Teresa Arellanes.. . . ..Covance Jarrod Beeson .Ninestar Bryan Burney ... Hancock County Resident Robin Lowder ... . Hancock County Auditor 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 4

5. Structure and Staff The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District operates in conjunction with the Purdue Extension-Hancock County. The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District office is placed at the Purdue Agricultural Extension Office, located at 802 Apple St, Greenfield, IN. This eliminates the cost of a lease for an office building, cuts monthly utility costs, and allows the HCSWMD to pull from resources already available at the Purdue Agricultural Extension office. This partnership allows collaboration between educators, as well as the use of administrative support that is already in place at the Extension Office. Roy Ballard, the Director of the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District, is employed by Purdue and dedicates 25% of his time to the SWMD. In 2010, the Board of Directors approved the Education Coordinator position be a part-time, contract position. The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District is contracted with CGS Services, Inc. to provide the Education Coordinator. The mission of CGS Services, Inc. is to provide Hancock County with a long-term sustainable solid waste management system that includes effective waste reduction by recycling, reclaiming, and education thereby maximizing the use of our natural resources while limiting our needs for disposal capacity. Dede Allender has filled the role since 2012. With the collaboration between the Solid Waste Management District, Purdue Extension-Hancock County and CGS Services, Inc. Hancock County is able to provide efficient and effective services to its residents. 5 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District

6. Education Schools/Events Education is in everything we do. From collection events, to working with the schools, the SWMD, takes every interaction with the residents of Hancock County as a opportunity to educate the public. Teaching children is vital to the future of recycling and to meeting the goals of the District. Establishing good recycling habits and positive values at a young age helps to ensure good habits as adults. This effort is endorsed by the Board of Directors. Hancock County School Visits In 2018, the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District stepped out into local schools. Through visits to Hancock County Schools, the HCSWMD was able to educate our youth on the three R s, Landfill construction and water pollution. The educational programs offered include 4 programs for Kindergarten and 1st grade levels, from 5 programs for 2nd & 3rd grade levels, and 5 programs for 5th and 6th grade levels. We were able to visit: Eastern Hancock Elem. School (Kindergarten, 1st & 3rd grade) 10450 E 250 N Charlottesville, IN 46117 Harris Elementary School (1st Grade) 200 W Park Ave. Greenfield, IN 46140 Fortville Elementary School (Kindergarten & 1st grade) 8414 N. 200 W. Fortville, IN 46040 Weston Elementary School (Kindergarten, 1st , 2nd-2 times, 3rd grade) 140 Polk Ave Greenfield, IN 46140 JB Stevens Elem. School (3rd grade) 1331 N. Blue Road Greenfield, IN 46140 Brandywine Elementary (3rd grade) 413 E 400 S Greenfield, IN 46140 Mt. Comfort Elementary School (2nd Grade) 4 times (3rd Grade) 2 times 5694 W 300 N Greenfield, IN 46140 Sugar Creek Elementary (Kindergarten) 2337 S 600 W New Palestine, IN 46163 St. Michael s Elementary School (Kindergarten & 2nd Grade) 515 Jefferson Blvd Greenfield, IN 46140 McCordsville Elementary School (1st Grade) 7177 N 600 W McCordsville, IN 46055 Greenfield Intermediate School (4thGrade) 204 W Park Ave Greenfield, IN 46140 4-H Dede Allender, Education Coordinator, was the 4-H Recycling Superintendent. She helped with the judging process of recycling projects during the Hancock County Fair. Landfill and Recycling Facility Tours In collaboration with CGS Services, Inc., schools and organizations that were able to visit the landfill and recycle facility in Morristown, IN, were: Sugar Creek Elementary School (120 students, 30 adults) 2337 S. 600 W. New Palestine, IN 46163 Brandywine Elementary School (50 2nd grade students, 13 adults) 413 E 400 S. Greenfield, IN 46140 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 6

7. Education Publications Recycling Resource Guide An A-Z Guide of What and Where to Recycle in Hancock County In June 2018, a newly revised edition of the A-Z Recycling Guide was published. The Recycling Resource Guide gives the residents of Hancock County the ability to find where items can be recycled in Hancock County. From Aluminum Cans and Batteries to X-rays and Yard waste, the guide is a true resource for the residents of Hancock County. Guides are placed all over the county at public offices, as well as handed out at all of the collection events, community involvement projects and to schools that are visited. The HCSWMD Website & Facebook www.recyclehancockcounty.com Included in the HCSWMD website is information about the District, the A-Z Recycling Resource Guide, education programs available, the Lend-a-Bin program and Collection Event information. It has become a centralized point of information for the residents of Hancock County. The HCSWMD also has a Facebook page: Hancock County Solid Waste Management District. There were 6 new posts to the Facebook page in 2018. We have 138 friends that Like our page. If you have a Facebook page, please like ours to get event information and other important recycling information. Classroom Programs 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Classroom Programs 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 7

8. Community Involvement The New Palestine Chamber Summer Festival Held on June 22-23, 2018, the HCSWMD was able to share booth space with the MS4 Partnership. At the booth we passed out the A-Z Educational Guides and some promotional items. Fortville / McCordsville Area Chamber of Commerce The HCSWMD renewed their membership to the Fortville McCordsville Area Chamber of Commerce for 2018. By joining this chamber we are better able to connect with the residents and businesses located in the Fortville and McCordsville areas. New Palestine Chamber of Commerce The HCSWMD renewed their membership to the New Palestine Chamber of Commerce for 2018. By joining this chamber we are better able to connect with the residents and businesses located in the New Palestine area Greenfield Chamber of Commerce The HCSWMD renewed their membership to the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce for 2018. Dede had a table at the April meeting and was able to talk about the organization and the services we offer. She also was able to mention the upcoming Collection Event. By joining this chamber we are better able to connect with the residents and businesses located in Greenfield. Cardboard / Paper Recycling Bin Since 2008, the Purdue Extension office has hosted a paper recycling bin, behind their office building, for the community to use. This bin is a paper buy-back program which raises money each month to go towards office supplies. Newspaper Recycling Bin In 2015, the HCSWMD purchased a 6 yard dumpster to be used as a community newspaper recycling bin. A joint agreement was reached with the Daily Reporter to share the cost of graphics for the bin as well as expenses for moving and emptying the bin. This bin was offered to all of the schools within Hancock County to use for three months as a fundraiser for the school. However, CGS Services is no longer offering the buy-back paper program so this program was discontinued in 2018. The bin has been used at the Daily Reporter to collect newspapers, but not for buy-back. Clear Stream Recycling Bins (5) Clear Stream Recycling Bins were purchased by the HCSWMD in 2015. Another (10) were purchased in 2016. These bins were offered to organizations hosting community events to encourage community recycling during the events. These bins were used all summer at events in Fortville for 2018. County-wide Shoe Recycling Competition The HCSWMD partnered with Changing Footprints to organize a county-wide shoe recycling competition. Schools participating in 2018 included JB Stephens Elementary, Harris Elementary, Maxwell Intermediate School, Mt. Vernon High School and Greenfield-Central High School. The students brought in a total of 1,642 pairs of shoes. Harris Elementary was the per capita winner and the HCSWMD provided them with a trophy. The winning class at each participating school won plastic water bottles and a keychain. 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 8

9. Collection Events Overview Collection Events are a way for the Solid Waste Management District to help the residents of Hancock County dispose of unwanted materials that could pose a threat to the environment or themselves. The collection events are also based on recycling, proper disposal and landfill diversion. The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District does not have a permanent drop off location for residents, so it hosts collection events to collect the materials. The events are only open to Hancock County Residents. Local businesses are not allowed to participate. In the past, collection events were open to dispose of all items at one time. In 2010 the events were split out into different events, on different days, to educate the residents on different disposal methods. In 2013, it was decided to return to the disposal of all items at once. It was determined that it would be easier to communicate to the public what items would be accepted and when. Also, it would be easier for the residents by allowing them to dispose of all items on one day and in one location. For 2018, it was decided that there would be (3) collection events, one in the spring, one in the fall and a smaller event was held in New Palestine in August. Township Blue River Brandywine Brown Buck Creek Center Green Jackson Sugar Creek Vernon Total 2010 11 19 5 37 117 4 12 48 47 300 2011 13 38 7 58 245 23 24 104 77 589 2012 16 20 10 64 289 14 12 110 80 615 2013 21 24 12 61 286 20 19 83 31 557 2014 9 24 6 37 160 8 9 70 34 366 2015 9 17 9 45 193 11 16 118 66 484 2016 8 24 8 60 267 11 14 101 35 534 2017 20 35 12 51 275 15 15 112 119 673 2018 16 28 12 69 357 11 17 206 66 791 Looking at the numbers, participation seems to be relatively steady with the exception of Sugar Creek, which jumped considerably due to the extra event in New Palestine. Participation has been steadily growing since 2014. We were able to partner with the Kenneth Butler Soup Kitchen again this year to accept expired non-perishable food items at our collection events. The Soup Kitchen was able to determine which items were still usable. We collected 201 items at our spring event, 21 items in New Palestine and 183 items at our fall event. This is a win-win situation by preventing items from going to the landfill and feeding people who are in need. We were very pleased with the results. We also collected shoes for Changing Footprints. We collected 32 pair at our Spring Event, 18 pair in New Palestine and 44 pair at the Fall Event. This totaled 94 pair, compared to 62 pair at last year s events. 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 9

10. Collection Events Electronic Waste Effective July 1, 2009, the Indiana Legislature enacted the Indiana Electronic Waste Program (IC 13-20.5). The purpose of the program is to reduce the amount of electronic waste being sent to Indiana landfills and ensure that hazardous substances found in electronic waste are being managed in an appropriate and environmentally responsible manner. Beginning in 2011, Indiana s covered entities are prohibited from disposing of e-waste in with their standard trash collection. The covered entities being, Indiana households, Public Schools and Small Businesses. In 2018, the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District held electronic waste recycling collection events in conjunction with the HHW events, in response to the Indiana Electronic Waste Program. The events are designed to reduce the amount of recyclable waste dumped into landfills, promote recycling and to promote the use of recycle products. It is also designed to reduce the public health impact of hazardous wastes that are improperly or illegally disposed of into the environment. These events are open to the residents of Hancock County. Local Businesses are not allowed to participate. In 2016, our electronics vendor began charging a mobilization fee and a per weight collection fee. Due to the increase in expense for the HCSWMD, the HCSWMD charges a fee for collecting electronics from residents that participate in the events. In 2018, we were able to provide (3) electronic collections events, a spring collection event, fall collection event and one in New Palestine. Many businesses no longer accept unwanted electronics, so the collection events are a needed service. Items collected by weight are as follows: 2010 Net Weight 2011 Net Weight 2012 Net Weight 2013 Net Weight 2014 Net Weight 2015 Net Weight 2016 Net Weight 2017 Net Weight 2018 Net Weight Item Computer Units 6,433 6,687 5,758 6,324 3131 2174 2844 2966 2545 Printer Units CRT Televisions 663 3,551 2,551 3,812 1113 3043 2099 0 0 2,783 19,928 15,176 17,476 8089 27,396 30,196 29,952 44,396 CRT Monitors Audio/Video Units 3,302 7,655 6,238 4,660 3103 3431 3120 0 309 0 3,746 2,092 1,834 0 0 0 0 0 Microwaves 0 1,015 1,192 1,108 0 0 0 0 0 LCD Units 0 589 495 635 0 0 0 1779 2,947 Misc. Items 1,877 4,553 5,165 10,282 12,377 9535 10,804 9,646 16,369 Total 15,058 lbs. 47,724 lbs. 38,667 lbs. 46,131 lbs. 27,813 lbs. 45,579 lbs. 49,063 lbs. 44,343 lbs. 66,566 lbs. E-Waste collected in Pounds Pounds collected 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 10

11. Collection Events Household Hazardous Waste Household Hazardous Waste is defined as everyday items around your home that are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive. According to the US EPA, about 1% of waste generated in the average household is hazardous. Additionally, it has been said each American household generates approximately 30 lbs of hazardous waste each year. Other than the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events, there are no other methods to dispose of hazardous items in Hancock County. We need to keep these items out of the landfill to protect our soil and water, as well as reduce stored HHW to prevent accidental human /pet toxicity or injury. The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District has the role of educating the residents about how and where to properly dispose of these items or recycle them. In 2018, The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District held two Household Hazardous Waste collection events. The events are designed to reduce the amount of Household Hazardous Waste dumped into landfills and promote education on responsible disposal and reduce the public health impact of hazardous wastes that are improperly or illegally disposed of into the environment. These events are open to the residents of Hancock County. Local Businesses are not allowed to participate. HHW in lbs. 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 HHW in lbs. HHW totals decreased tremendously in 2010, as a result of no longer accepting Latex Paint as a hazardous waste. Latex paint is not hazardous and we educate residents on how to properly dispose of it. This has saved Hancock County residents thousands of dollars in HHW disposal costs. 4-28-2018 Net Weight 8,168 9-29-2018 Net Weight 7,915 HHW Items Total Pounds # Participated 185 156 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 11

12. Collection Events Pharmaceuticals Waste water treatment plants are not designed to filter medication from sewage prior to discharge back into a lake or stream. Likewise, drinking water treatment systems are not designed to remove medical residue from our drinking water. Unfortunately, people were taught to dispose of these medications by flushing them. Therefore, unused and/or unwanted medications need to be collected and disposed of in a manner that does not pollute our natural resources. Additionally, prescription drug abuse is of growing concern to most communities. According to Neighborhoods Against Substance Abuse (NASA), 4 out of 10 teens think that prescription medications are safer to use than illegal drugs. Aside from the drug collection events, Hancock County residents now have additional means to safely and properly dispose of unwanted medication. Since 2017, all Hancock County Police Stations and the Sheriff s Department offer a free disposal service of unwanted pharmaceuticals with restrictions (No liquids, no needles, etc.). The pharmaceuticals collected at these locations are included in the 2018 total collected. NASA scheduled two drug collection events in 2018, which were assisted by the HCSWMD. The first event was held at the Medicap Pharmacy. The second event was held at (2) different Greenfield Banking Company locations simultaneously the Main office and the Fortville location. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Pharmaceuticals collected (lbs) 296 139 440 1220 2300 2050 2136 2488 1840 Total Pharmaceuticals Collected in Pounds 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 12

13. Collection Events Tire Collection and Document Destruction Tire Collection When tires are improperly stockpiled or illegally dumped, they trap rainwater and become breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes and rodents. Another problem with tire storage piles is that they pose a major fire hazard and are extremely difficult to extinguish. Burning tires release toxic gases into the air and leave behind a hazardous oily residue that pollutes streams and ground water1. Due to the hazards imposed by tires, the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District has a collection event in conjunction with HHW, Electronics and Paper Shredding. The tires collected are Passenger & Light Truck Tires on and off the rim and Off Road and Tractor Tires. We held two collection events for tires this year, one in the spring and one in the fall. 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Tires (Qty) *In 2015, we held a week-long tire collection event at no charge to the public. Hence the large collection numbers for 2015. 89 83 74 40 174 69 1447* 153 133 157 Document Destruction Document Destruction is also available at the Collection event held by the HCSWMD. Identity theft is a threat to everyone. This service allows residents to properly dispose of their unwanted documents that contain sensitive information. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Document Destruction (In Pounds) 520 345 800 1,265 1,583 2,860 3,360 3,080* 8,900 *Estimate fall 2017 collection numbers were unavailable from CGS Services. Tires Collected and Documents Shredded 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Number of Tires Pounds of Shredding 1. Information Collected from the State of Indiana Webpage, 11-22-11 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 13

14. Collection Events Latex Paint, historically, has been collected as household hazardous waste in Hancock County. After reviewing of the amount of latex paint collected and the high cost associated with it, the Solid Waste Management District decided to educate the residents of Hancock County on latex paint. Proper latex paint disposal is one of the most frequently asked questions at the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District. Latex Paint is not hazardous and can be disposed of with regular trash once it is no longer in liquid form. It can be mixed with kitty litter or sand to solidify it. It should not be put down a drain that connects to municipal sewage systems or storm drains or septic tanks. Latex paint still contains chemicals that could cause problems in a septic or waste water treatment system. Latex Paint In 2017, the SWMD partnered with American Paint Recyclers to collect good / reusable latex paint. Even though latex paint is considered non-hazardous, a much better option is to recycle it and use it again rather than buying new paint. American Paint Recyclers helped us to provide an option to county residents to recycle paint rather than to dispose of it. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Latex Paint sent to landfill (In Pounds) 808 2,904 9,672 8,032 1,744 3104 0 0 0 2070 gallons Reused / Recycled (In Pounds) - - - 5,352 2,376 448 0 2130 gallons 808 2,904 9,672 13,384 4,120 3,552 0 2070 gallons Total (in Pounds) 2130 gallons Latex Paint Collection 10000 Pounds of latex paint prior to 2016 / gallons recorded after 2016 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Landfill Reused 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 14

15. Collection Events Garden Pots, Newspaper Recycling and Lend-a-Bin Garden Pots Plastic garden pots are not allowed to be recycled with the normal #1-7 plastics that residents in Hancock County might have within their household recycling program. The plastic is not considered food grade , but is able to be recycled with like plastics. In collaboration with Sunnyside Greenhouses, Tuttle s Orchard and Well s Nursery, the HCSWMD was able to collect garden pots for recycling. A recycling dumpster was placed at each location to collect garden pots from customers for 3 months in the spring. These recycling dumpsters were well received by the public. At Marlin s Plant Kingdom, HCSWMD was able to arrange for these garden plastics to be collected and bagged in clear trash bags and placed with their normal curbside recycling. These bags were easily identified and removed once delivered to the recycling center. This is another example of a win-win situation, where residents are able to recycle garden plastics rather than disposing of them in the landfill. At the same time the garden centers are able to provide an attractive service to their customers. This program would not be possible without the efforts of CGS Services who has gone out of their way to identify buyers for this waste stream. Newspaper Recycling Bin In 2015, the HCSWMD purchased a 6 yard dumpster to be used as a community newspaper recycling bin. A joint agreement was reached with the Daily Reporter to share the cost of the graphics for the bin as well as expenses for moving and emptying the bin. The bin had been offered to all of the schools within Hancock County to use as a fundraiser for their school. However, In October of 2017, CGS Services discontinued their paper buy-back program. Therefore, the program was not offered in 2018. The bin has been placed behind the Daily Reporter offices to collect newspapers from the public. Lend-a-Bin In 2016, we began the Lend-a-Bin program. Hancock County residents, and businesses were encouraged to borrow up to (15) Clearstream Recycling Containers at no charge. They could use these bins to promote recycling at their events or parties. In 2018, the bins were used by the town of Fortville all summer long for their community events. 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 15

16. Budget 2018 Budget HCSWMD 2018 Budget The HCSWMD budget for 2018 remained the same. Hancock County is unique in that the Solid Waste District is given a fixed budget every year. Most other counties in Indiana, the Solid Waste Districts are given a line item on residents property tax bills. Their portion is based on a percentage of the property value. This typically amounts to a large budget. Also, to help cover the expense of collection events, the HCSWMD charges fees for residents to dispose of items at the events. The fees collected at the events are put into an event fund which can be carried over from year to year to help fund unforeseen expenses. Budgets for the past 10 years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Program Coordinator $32,569 $33,546 $34,217 $27,025 $27,025 $27,025 $27,025 $27,025 $27,025 $27,025 $27,025 $27,025 Education Materials $ 2,334 $ 2,404 $ 2,404 $ 1,865 $ 1,865 $ 1,865 $ 1,865 $ 1,865 $ 1,866 $ 2,066 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Recycle Drop-off $ 4,326 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 HHW Collection $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 29,870 $ 19,870 $ 19,870 $ 19,870 $ 19,870 $ 19,870 $19,870 $17,452 $27, 053 $27, 053 Recycling Program $ 1,591 $ 1,591 $ 609 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Conference & Dues $ 1,910 $ 1, 967 $ 1,967 $ 1,467 $ 1,467 $ 1,467 $ 1,467 $ 1,467 $ 1,467 $ 1,467 $ 2,750 $ 2,750 Professional Services $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,418 $ 0 $ 0 Mileage $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 600 $ 900 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 Supplies $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Telephone $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 Total $72,730 $69,508 $69,067 $ 50,227 $ 50,227 $ 51,327 $ 51,327 $ 51,327 $ 51,928 $ 52,428 $ 62,428 $ 62,428 Budgeted Amount According to the AISWMD, Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts, Hancock County has the lowest budget of all the Districts in Indiana. 80,000.00 60,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Budgeted Amount 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 16

17. Budget 10 Year Review For many years, the SWMD has been able to provide Collection Events, offer Recycling Programs, provide education programs, and pass out give-a-ways all within the limited budget. The HCSWMD also has an event fund that is funded by money collected at the collection events and any money collected through the Lend-a-Bin program. Although, they do not cover the total expense, these funds greatly help offset the expense of providing the collection events. Responsible county residents participating in collection events are willing to pay the event fees, in order to dispose of their items properly. The rate per capita for the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District is minimal in comparison to other counties. The population of Hancock County recorded in the 2010 census, was 70,002. When compared to our 2018 budget, it costs $0.89/resident for all of the benefits the SWMD provides. Hancock County s Budget compared to surrounding counties*: Budget Population 44,436 Per capita $7.25 Shelby Johnson Hendricks Hamilton Boone Hancock $321,962 $489,239 $610,361 $602,012 $246,008 $62,428 139,654 145,448 279,287 56,640 70,539 $3.50 $4.20 $2.16 $4.34 $ .89 *Per the AISWMD Membership Programmatic Per Capita Spending Data report 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 17

18. 2018 Goals Goal Completed Expand our diversity of waste streams addressed as we more fully meet the collection needs of Hancock county Promote events and education programs through conventional channels and seek additional partners to promote Host two large events and one smaller event in a manor to maintain efficiency of operation and access by the public. Our small event was in New Palestine. Partner with NASA to co-host drug toss events Present at least 20 recycling programs for Hancock County elementary schools either 1st grade or kindergarten Goal Completed Goal Completed Goal Completed Completed (42) Programs for (8) different schools K or 1st Nearly Completed (47) Programs for (6) different schools 2nd or 3rd grade Maintain at least 50 recycling programs for Hancock County elementary schools either 2nd or 3rd grade classes. Present at least 5 recycling programs for Hancock County elementary schools either 4th or 5th grade classes. Completed (8) Programs for 4th-5th grade Completed 97 Classroom programs Maintain recycling programs to at least 65 classrooms. Increase knowledge of modern waste streams, the regulations and current systems that impact their effective, safe and economical collection. Continue to search for a solution for the disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) items on a regular basis, for residents who aren t able to wait until the next collection event. Select (1) businesses to participate in a Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Initiative Build Facebook followers to 125. Goal Completed No solution found Not Completed Goal Completed - 138 Followers Loan Lend-a-Bin recycling bins out for community events 5 times. Goal Completed, Fortville used it for all their summer events Promote Christmas Tree Recycling program. Not Completed Promote Garden Pot recycling program. Goal Completed Promote school shoe Recycling Competition . Goal Completed (5 schools & 1642 shoes collected) Update & Print a revised A-Z Recycling Guide . Goal Completed 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 18

19. 2019 Goals Looking forward into 2019, the SWMD has the following goals to meet: Expand our diversity of waste streams addressed as we more fully meet the collection needs of Hancock county Promote events and education programs through conventional channels and seek additional partners to promote Host two large events and one smaller event in a manor to maintain efficiency of operation and access by the public. Partner with NASA to co-host drug toss events. Maintain at least 40 recycling programs for Hancock County elementary schools either 1st grade or kindergarten (42 programs in 2018) Present at least 50 recycling programs for Hancock County elementary schools either 2nd or 3rd grade classes. (47 programs in 2018) Present at least 5 recycling programs for Hancock County elementary schools either 4th or 5th grade classes. (8 programs in 2018) Maintain recycling programs to at least 95 classrooms. (97 programs in 2018) Increase knowledge of modern waste streams, the regulations and current systems that impact their effective, safe and economical collection Continue to search for a solution for the disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) items on a regular basis, for residents who aren t able to wait until the next collection event. Select (1) business to participate in a Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Initiative Build Facebook followers to 160. (138 followers in 2018) Loan Lend-a-Bin recycling bins out for community events 5 times. Promote Christmas Tree Recycling program. Promote Garden Pot recycling program. Promote school shoe Recycling Competition . Work with city / county officials to get recycling bins in government buildings 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 19

20. 5-Year Strategic Plan The 5-Year Strategic Plan was created based on previous data results. The Citizens Advisory Committee met to discuss the previous data and helped to create the goals for the next 5 years. This plan was voted on and approved by the HCSWMD Board of Directors in November 2016. 2017 Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 1st grade or Kindergarten Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 2nd or 3rd grade Present at least 20 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 4th or 5th grade Present recycling programs to at least 80 classrooms. Select (1) business to take part in the Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Initiative Select (1) subdivisions to promote curbside recycling programs Select (1) apartment complex to promote curbside recycling. Build Facebook followers to 75. Loan Lend-a-Bin out 5 times. Loan out Newspaper Bin to 4 schools. Provide Community Collection Events for electronics, hazardous waste, tires & document shredding. Partner with NASA to provide Community Drug Toss events. 2018 Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 1st grade or Kindergarten Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 2nd or 3rd grade Present at least 25 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 4th or 5th grade Present recycling programs to at least 85 classrooms. Select (1) business to take part in the Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Initiative Select (1) subdivisions to promote curbside recycling programs Select (1) apartment complex to promote curbside recycling. Build Facebook followers to 100. Loan Lend-a-Bin out 5 times. Loan out Newspaper Bin to 4 schools. Provide Community Collection Events for electronics, hazardous waste, tires & document shredding. Partner with NASA to provide Community Drug Toss events. Update A-Z Recycling Guide 2019 Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 1st grade or Kindergarten Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 2nd or 3rd grade Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 4th or 5th grade Present recycling programs to at least 90 classrooms. Select (1) business to take part in the Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Initiative 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 20

21. 5-Year Strategic Plan continued 2019 continued Select (1) subdivisions to promote curbside recycling programs Select (1) apartment complex to promote curbside recycling. Build Facebook followers to 125. Loan Lend-a-Bin out 10 times. Loan out Newspaper Bin to 4 schools. Provide Community Collection Events for electronics, hazardous waste, tires & document shredding. Partner with NASA to provide Community Drug Toss events. 2020 Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 1st grade or Kindergarten Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 2nd or 3rd grade Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 4th or 5th grade Present recycling programs to at least 90 classrooms. Select (1) business to take part in the Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Initiative Select (1) subdivisions to promote curbside recycling programs Select (1) apartment complex to promote curbside recycling. Build Facebook followers to 150. Loan Lend-a-Bin out 10 times. Loan out Newspaper Bin to 4 schools. Provide Community Collection Events for electronics, hazardous waste, tires & document shredding. Partner with NASA to provide Community Drug Toss events. 2021 Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 1st grade or Kindergarten Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 2nd or 3rd grade Present at least 30 recycling programs for Hancock Co. 4th or 5th grade Present recycling programs to at least 90 classrooms. Select (1) business to take part in the Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Initiative Select (1) subdivisions to promote curbside recycling programs Select (1) apartment complex to promote curbside recycling. Build Facebook followers to 175. Loan Lend-a-Bin out 15 times. Loan out Newspaper Bin to 4 schools. Provide Community Collection Events for electronics, hazardous waste, tires & document shredding. Partner with NASA to provide Community Drug Toss events. 2018 Annual Report Hancock County Solid Waste Management District 21