Mayor’s Youth Council, Stellantis holding events
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The City of Kokomo, in partnership with the Howard County Recycling District, will host a countywide “Waste-Away Day” on Sat., April 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The effort is being led by the Kokomo Mayor’s Youth Council. The initiative focused on improving neighborhoods and promoting environmental stewardship across the community.
The Kokomo Mayor’s Youth Council, a group of local high school students dedicated to civic engagement and leadership, is spearheading this year’s clean-up efforts. Council members have helped organize logistics, coordinate volunteers, and promote participation among their peers and residents. Their leadership reflects a growing commitment among Kokomo’s youth to take an active role in community improvement and sustainability.
Part of the day-long event will include a concentrated clean-up in downtown Kokomo. Those interested in helping are asked to meet at City Hall at 10 a.m. The youth council will provide trash bags, gloves, snacks, and drinks. Participants are asked to show up in comfortable clothes and to bring friends and family to help. The clean-up in downtown will last until noon.
At the same time, roll-of containers will be placed at each of Howard County’s high schools, where residents may drop off old furniture, household junk, mattresses, and yard waste for free disposal. A limited amount of tires and electronics also will be accepted.
However, the drop-off locations will not accept hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, medical waste, batteries, appliances containing unclaimed refrigerants, propane tanks, asbestos, or construction materials/
“Waste-Away Day” is open to Howard County residents only. Commercial businesses will not be permitted to participate.
The drop-off locations are:
- Kokomo High School in the southwest parking lot near Lincoln Road
- Western High School in the south parking lot near the football field
- Eastern High School in the enclosed parking lot on the east side of the football field (off West Walnut Street)
- Northwestern High School in the southwest parking lot near the four-way stop
- Taylor High School in the parking lot near the tennis courts
In addition, a donation opportunity will be available at the Kokomo High School location. A truck from Goodwill Industries International will be on-site to collect gently used furniture, clothing, and household items. Donated items will be transported to a local intake center, where they will be sorted and made available for resale.
City officials encourage all residents to participate in this community-wide effort.
“This is a great opportunity for residents to declutter while also making a positive impact on our community,” said Mayor Tyler Moore. “We’re especially proud of the leadership shown by the Mayor’s Youth Council in organizing and promoting these clean-up efforts.”
For more information, residents are encouraged to contact the City of Kokomo or the Howard County Recycling District.
On Sat., April 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Stellantis’ four Kokomo-area manufacturing facilities will invite the local community to celebrate Earth Day by bringing old electronics to their Electronic Waste Recycling Day.
Electronic waste continues to grow at a rapid pace, with global volumes rising far faster than recycling efforts. As more devices are replaced and discarded, this expanding waste stream can contribute to environmental harm, impacting air, soil and water. Events like this provide a simple way for the community to responsibly recycle unwanted electronics and help keep harmful materials out of landfills.
A variety of electronics will be accepted including personal/office computers (no CRT televisions or monitors), consumer electronics, office equipment, small appliances (no refrigerators/freezers or washers/dryers) and telecommunications equipment.
The collection will take place at the Kokomo Transmission Plant, 2401 South Reed Road, in the southwest parking lot at the corner of Home and Lincoln.
Stellantis will utilize the services of RecycleForce to manage the recycling of all materials collected during the event. RecycleForce is a 501(c)3 that is committed to reducing crime through employment and job training for returning citizens, while improving the environment through electronics recycling.
The event will include the assistance and support of UAW Local 685, UAW Local 1166, and UAW Local 1302, representing Stellantis employees across the company’s four Kokomo facilities, along with MPS Group, Stellantis’ total waste management provider. Integrated Services, Inc., will provide trailers and transportation, and Material Logistics Management (MLM), will provide the personnel and equipment to move the collected materials to the trucks.