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The DKMM office will be closed on the following dates in order to observe the holidays: Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th Friday, January 1st, 2021  

The Knox County Compost facility, located at 7425 Thayer Road in Mount Vernon is in the process of renovation that will include new fencing, an electronic gate and a camera security system to monitor the operation of the site.  The purpose of this renovation is to provide access to residents for disposing of yard waste […]

Knox County Litter and Recycling Program has a new Program Manager.  Current Program Manager Randy Canterbury has announced his retirement for January 12, 2021, and Matt was hired to take over the role for Knox County.  To read more about Matt, please click on the link to the Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention website.  […]

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.

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 […]

The DKMM Special Collection Events have 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 […]