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Programs for Youth

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Educational Presentations

“Re-use and Recycling”--- This unit will educate the students on what is recyclable, what is not, and how to re-use items.  It encourages students to re-use and recycle, not only instilling this practice in the classroom but also taking the message home!  The students will make an item from materials used frequently in the home.

“What is a Landfill?"--- This unit will explain to students why a landfill is necessary but also how much of the materials going to the landfill could/should be recycled instead. This is also “hands-on” and each student will create & eat an “Edible Landfill” of their own. 

“Composting”---  This unit will explain how earthworms eat garbage in the landfill (our trash) and each student will make a “Chia Worm”.

Each of these educational units will take 30-45 minutes of classroom time and will be a valuable lesson.

Contact Bettie Jacobs – Educator, at bjacobssolidwaste@hotmail.com to schedule one or all of the units.  These units can be modified to suit any age!

JCSWMD Events

Mar
25
  • Dunkirk Recycling Trailer- West Jay Optmist Club

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    450 E Mt Auburn Ave, Dunkirk, IN 47336
Mar
25
  • Portland Recycling Trailers- Jay County 4-H Shooting Sports

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    220 W Lincoln St, Portland, IN 47371
Mar
27
  • District Board Meeting

    3:30 pm
    5948 W St Rd 67, Portland, IN 47371
Apr
1
  • Redkey Recycling Trailer- Redkey Gamma Nu Sorority

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    123 W High St Redkey IN 47373
Apr
1
  • Portland Recycling Trailers- Jay County Trail Riders

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    220 W Lincoln St, Portland, IN 47371



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Monday - Friday 

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Closed on the following HOLIDAYS

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George McGinnis
Coordinator/Director
(260) 729-5071

Bettie Jacobs
Education Director
(260) 729-5071

5948 W State Road 67
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 729-5071

Email: jcswmd@gmail.com

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Event Calendar

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Total Events this Month 10
2023-03-04 - Redkey Recycling Trailer- Redkey Town and Country
2023-03-04 - Portland Recycling Trailers- Madison Go-Getters 4-H Club
2023-03-04 - Salamonia Recycling Trailer- Salamonia VFD
2023-03-11 - Dunkirk Recycling Trailer- West Jay Optmist Club
2023-03-11 - Portland Recycling Trailers- Judan Judo Club
2023-03-18 - Pennville Recycling Trailer- Girl Scouts #3693
2023-03-18 - Portland Recycling Trailers- BSA #202
2023-03-25 - Dunkirk Recycling Trailer- West Jay Optmist Club
2023-03-25 - Portland Recycling Trailers- Jay County 4-H Shooting Sports
2023-03-27 - District Board Meeting
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