Our first Paulding County Recycling Extravaganza, held on July 20th, was a huge success. We processed more than 1,500 gallons of paint, 500 pounds of fluorescent bulbs, 2.5 tons of electronics and just under 30,000 pounds of tires. The turnout was excellent as it was a beautiful day and a lot of pent-up demand. Total…
The special recycling event is almost here (July 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. across from the Paulding fairgrounds) and I wanted to provide some additional details. Call Shannon at 419-399-3630 with questions. 1. Upon arrival, you will see balloons. That will be your entrance as all others will be blocked off. Please pull…
This week on the Paulding County Business Weekly podcast we get to hear from Paulding County Director of Waste Management Education & Awareness (WMEA) Shannon Ruschel. She will explain about the upcoming county special recycling day event that includes collection of tires, ewaste, fluorescent bulbs and water based paint. She also touches on recycling around…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Shannon Ruschel (Director, WMEA of Paulding County) as the guest speaker at the March 28, 2024, club meeting. Shannon is a fellow Kiwanian and spoke to the group about the WMEA Program, how it has evolved over the years, and what future programming may look…
I cannot believe that we’re into October already! It’s so beautiful out as I traverse the highways and byways of our beloved Paulding County. I don’t know about you, but the leaves seem extra spectacular this year. It’s been a full two years since Erie Recycling went out of business and I can, with all…
The WMEA Program is cancelling all Paulding County Recycling pickups through the end of April. Hopefully, we will be able to resume our regular schedule of pickups effective May 1. The exception will be the Paulding pickup which is still the first Saturday of the month from 9-11 at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. This decision…
Fourth grade Antwerp Elementary students Brianna Dzib and Amelia Graham were recently recognized for winning the annual recycling poster contest sponsored by Paulding County Waste Management Education and Awareness (WMEA). Dzib won first place at Antwerp and earned $25 for her artwork. Graham was one of four county winners who will have her artwork displayed…
By: Becky Suvar, Paulding County WMEA Program Manager Recycling – it’s been the right thing to do for a long time. It began back in 1988 when the State of Ohio mandated that all 88 counties needed to divert waste from landfills. The easiest way to do that was to divide the state into Solid…
Mrs. Becky Suvar from Paulding County Waste Management Education and Awareness (WMEA) visited the preschoolers at Paulding Elementary! She talked to the students about how they can help keep our Earth healthy by recycling and not littering. The preschoolers recycle in their classroom at school and Ms Becky comes every Wednesday to empty their recycle…
The Paulding County WMEA sponsored a poster contest for the fourth graders in Paulding County. The students were asked to design posters about recycling. Becky Suvar, program manager of the Paulding County WMEA, is pictured with the winners from Oakwood Elementary School. Hayden Mullen’s poster was chosed to be displayed on a billboard. Only four…
