DEARBORN COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER
The Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District was formed in 1993 to inspire and assist residents and businesses within the county to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and properly dispose of solid waste.
The District offers accessible and convenient recycling to county residents in the Drive-Thru Recycling Center open 37 hours each week and 14 drop-off locations available 24/7. The Drive-Thru accepts tires, non-alkaline batteries, appliances, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil and electronics and more. Household chemicals and other hazardous wastes are collected in the Drive-Thru as well. Creation Station, the first reuse program of its kind in southeastern Indiana, is a clearinghouse for materials that are made available to any Dearborn County teacher or not-for-profit educator.The District offers free educational programs to youth and adults, schools, community organizations and individuals on a variety of topics.
Executive Board
The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, appointed by virtue of their elected positions. Please see the meeting schedule below for a complete list of meeting dates, times, and locations.
- Rick Probst, County Commissioner, Board President
- Tim Doll, Representative, County Council, Board Secretary
- Allen Goodman, County Commissioner
- Jim Thatcher, County Commissioner
- Kelly Mollaun, Mayor of Lawrenceburg
- Vince Karsteter, Mayor of Greendale
- Bryan Messmore, City Coordinator, Lawrenceburg
- Doug Garner, Pillar Law Group, Attorney
Citizens Advisory Committee
Nine members of the community serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee. The CAC was formed to collect public input and present it to the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District Board. The committee shall study subjects as specified by the Board and may recommend additional subjects for study. Please see the meeting schedule below for a complete list of meeting dates, times, and locations.- Bernadine Ickenroth
- Deb Crosby
- Linda Johnson
- Nancy Lillie
- Michelle Murray
- Debbie South
- Alan Weiss
Are you interested in being on our Citizens' Advisory Committee? Fill out the application below, and we will let you know when a space becomes available.