The COVID-19 pandemic changed consumers shopping habits, creating a boom for online retailers that hasn’t slowed down. Corrugated cardboard currently represents 80% of the packaging used for online orders, meaning the demand for cardboard is as high as it has ever been.
Recycled cardboard is used to make cereal boxes, paperboard, paper towels, writing paper, and of course, more cardboard boxes. It is important that you are doing your part to recycle it properly. Remember to keep boxes empty, flat and clean. Boxes with packing material can’t be sorted at the recycling facility, so packing materials such as Styrofoam, plastic bags and wrap must be removed in advance. Cardboard boxes also need to be broken down prior to placing them in your the recycling container. This will make the cardboard less likely to get stuck in your curbside bin, and will save valuable space in your bin or community drop-off container.
The Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District is tasked with preparing and implementing the Solid Waste Management Plan for Clermont and Adams Counties. The Solid Waste District is responsible for designating landfills with enough disposal capacity for waste generated in Adams and Clermont counties, providing enough recycling opportunities for 80% of the population, managing scrap tire disposal and illegal dumps, litter clean-up activities, recycling and litter prevention education, and household hazardous waste disposal.
Are you planning a large indoor or outdoor event? Consider incorporating recycling into your event waste management strategy! 
The Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District has up to 29 large plastic recycling containers available for use for FREE at events located within the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District. These 60 gallon plastic containers can be placed next to trash receptacles at events to encourage recycling and reduce the amount of waste generated at any gathering. These containers have diverted tons of recyclable material from the landfill at several fairs and festivals, and they may be a perfect fit for your event as well.
The containers are stackable for easy storage, and include removable lids that have small openings suitable for beverage containers. The small opening on the lids discourage contamination of recyclables.
Container borrowers will be responsible for recycling the collected material after their event. Recyclable material can be dropped off at any of the the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District’s 28 public recycling drop-off locations in Clermont County or the 18 drop-off locations throughout Adams County.
CLICK HERE to see a map of all of the public recycling drop-off locations located in within the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District.
Interested event organizers can contact the Solid Waste District at 513-732-7744 or email dsnyder@ClermontCountyOhio.gov for more information.
