The 2021 Funding application for Market Development improvements/program implementation programs is now complete. Decisions on the applicants awarded funding will be made in December and notice will go out to all applicants soon after. Please contact Cheryl Corbin (740) 393-4600 for any questions that you may have regarding the application process.
Ariel Foundation Park will no longer be accepting leaves from residents in Mt. Vernon, therefore, DKMM will be working with the City of Mount Vernon to open the compost facility on the following schedule to accommodate our residents: Compost Facility Schedule for the week of October 19-November 30 open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Ohio EPA’s Recycling and Litter Prevention program supports communities, businesses and academic institutions that initiate or expand recycling programs, encourage sustainable practices, stimulate economic growth and support litter prevention efforts through four different grants. Community and Litter Grants, Academic Institution Grants, Market Development Grants and Scrap Tire Grants. The application for the Recycle Ohio Grant will open on November 2, 2020. For more information, please continue to the Ohio EPA Website.
The DKMM Special Collection Eventshave concluded for the 2020 year. If you were unable to attend the Household Hazardous Waste events, please contact your local County Recycling and Litter Prevention Program Manager for more information on options to recycle your hazardous waste chemicals. You can also utilize the search option listed above. Thank you to the residents who made this year so successful!
To manage the District’s current and long term solid waste disposal needs in an environmentally responsible and cost effective manner while reducing reliance on landfills by implementing waste reduction, reuse, and recycling strategies.
