The City of Montgomery Environmental Advisory Commission continues its recycling collection for January to include the collection of holiday decoration lights (stranded) and extension cords. Bring these items on Jan. 17 to the Public Works facility, 7315 Cornell Road, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for recycling. Support the City’s recycling efforts to reduce the … Continued
by Zeeshan Pasha, EAC Commission Member Montgomery continues to be recognized for its tree-lined streets, welcoming neighborhoods, and vibrant parks. The Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) is committed to preserving these strengths while preparing our community for tomorrow’s environmental challenges. Why Resilience Matters Changing weather patterns: Heavier rains and hotter summers are becoming more common across … Continued
By Donna Schwartz, EAC MEMBER Recycling facilities, while not equipped for manufacturing, play a crucial role in our community’s recycling efforts. Their purpose is to sort recyclables and process them for easy transportation. Manufacturers pay for these reformed materials, which they use to create sellable products. However, when non-recyclable materials arrive at the recycling facility, … Continued
By Donna Schwartz, Environmental Advisory Commission Member Except for the Hefty ReNew Orange Bag program (see below), Rumpke does not accept Styrofoam in their recycling bins. However, this does not mean that Styrofoam must go to the landfill. In the Cincinnati area, we have several options for disposing of Styrofoam. Matthew 25 uses clean coolers … Continued
By Greg Brodrick, EAC Commission Member Even in wintertime, protecting trees and shrubs is essential for homeowners who want to maintain a healthy yard and contribute to local environmental health. Trees and shrubs offer shade, privacy, and increased property value, but they can be vulnerable to damage from weather, pests, and disease. Here are some … Continued
By Zeeshan Pasha, EAC Member Molds are part of the natural environment and can be found indoors and outdoors. Mold is not usually a problem unless it begins growing indoors. If conditions are right, mold will grow on wood, paper, carpet, and food. Molds can grow almost anywhere and, when conditions are favorable, rapidly. The … Continued
By Alice Aguilar, EAC member Plan ahead before you shop! Decide the purpose for the pumpkin. Will it be carved into a jack-o-lantern? Or will it be left whole for both decorative and creative use? Support Local farmers, churches, schools and local organizations – Purchase your pumpkins and gourds from them! After Halloween, what do … Continued
By Donna Schwartz, EAC member Please do not put plastic clamshell containers in your Rumpke Recycling Bin. Rumpke does not have a vendor who is able to recycle these plastics. So, they are sorted out and placed back on a truck headed for the landfill. The good news is that there are two ways you … Continued
By Mike Cappel, EAC Member Next time you drive through Higginsport, Ohio, it may seem familiar. If not, peek into Colonel Higgins Park. The playset is from Montgomery. About two years ago, the Higginsport playground was taped off and closed for safety, even though it looked solid. A ten-year-old Higginsport girl would have none of … Continued
Congratulations Montgomery residents! In 2023, we diverted 1,598 tons of material from going to landfill! Residents saved resources, conserved energy, and reduced pollution by recycling. The recycling efforts in Montgomery: Conserved enough energy to power every home in Montgomery for 12 days. Reduced more air pollution than if every household in Montgomery rode their bicycle … Continued
