Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recycling Partner in New Lexington
Since 1990, Perry County Waste Reduction has been dedicated to transforming community waste management practices through education, enforcement, and innovative solutions. Our team of experts, led by Director Matt Reed, works tirelessly to promote the REDUCE~REUSE~RECYCLE ethic while addressing illegal dumping and litter prevention. We provide comprehensive recycling services across Perry County, supported by grants from the Coshocton-Fairfield-Licking-Perry Solid Waste District and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Our program emphasizes community engagement through clean-up events and educational initiatives, including detailed composting guides to help residents reduce household waste.With decades of combined experience, we maintain strict compliance with state recycling standards while offering tailored solutions for both curbside and county-wide recycling sites. Our commitment to environmental stewardship extends to hazardous waste management partnerships and seasonal recycling events, ensuring residents have multiple avenues to responsibly dispose of materials. We prioritize transparency in operations, maintaining open communication channels for questions about accepted materials or program guidelines. Through continuous improvement of our services and educational outreach, we strive to make Perry County a model for sustainable waste management practices.
Services
Recycling Services
Composting Guidance
Community Clean-ups
Litter Prevention
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Material Sorting Education
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer community clean-up support and education programs
- We provide detailed composting guides and resources
- Our team has 30+ years of local recycling expertise
- We maintain strict compliance with state recycling standards
- We offer seasonal recycling events for special materials
Services
Recycling Services
We provide comprehensive recycling services for glass, aluminum, steel cans, newspapers, magazines, office paper, corrugated cardboard, and pasteboard materials. Our program includes curbside collection guidelines and county-wide recycling site information. We educate residents on proper sorting techniques to minimize contamination and maximize recycling efficiency.
Composting Guidance
Our composting program teaches residents how to convert food and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil. We offer detailed guides explaining carbon:nitrogen ratios, decomposition processes, and bin maintenance techniques. This service helps divert 25% of household waste from landfills through proper organic material management.
Community Clean-ups
We organize and support community clean-up events to address illegal dumping and litter issues. Our program includes equipment support, disposal assistance, and educational outreach about environmental impacts. These initiatives help maintain clean public spaces and promote responsible waste disposal habits.
People
Matt Reed
Director
Matt Reed leads Perry County's waste reduction efforts with over 15 years of environmental program management experience. He oversees recycling operations, community education initiatives, and grant-funded projects aimed at improving local waste management practices.
Mike Phillips
Litter Crew Supervisor
Mike Phillips manages litter prevention operations with a decade of experience in environmental cleanup. He leads teams addressing illegal dumpsites and implements strategies to maintain clean public spaces throughout Perry County.
Hallie McClure
Education Specialist
Hallie McClure develops educational materials and community outreach programs with expertise in environmental education. She creates resources like the composting guide and coordinates workshops to improve waste management knowledge among residents.
Questions
What materials can I recycle through your program?
We accept glass beverage bottles, #1/#2 plastics, aluminum cans, steel food cans, newspapers, magazines, office paper, corrugated cardboard, and pasteboard materials. Visit our website for detailed sorting guidelines.
How do I properly compost at home?
Our composting guide explains how to mix brown materials (leaves, sawdust) with green materials (food scraps, grass clippings) in the correct carbon:nitrogen ratio. We recommend maintaining moisture levels and turning the pile regularly.
What happens to non-recyclable materials?
Non-recyclables like #3-#7 plastics and window glass must be disposed of through regular trash services. Contaminated materials lower recycling facility profits, so proper sorting is crucial for program sustainability.
Do you offer hazardous waste disposal?
We partner with Environmental Enterprises Inc. for hazardous household chemicals. For motor oil recycling, we organize seasonal collection events and can provide alternative disposal options when needed.
