Have you ever wondered what happens to recycled items in Pike County? Here is your opportunity! Join us for an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes tour of the Pike County Solid Waste & Recycling facility and the Rumpke landfill. This unique experience will show you how waste is sorted, processed, and managed—and why your everyday choices matter! Perfect for families, students, community members, and anyone interested in sustainability and environmental stewardship!

n addition to the tour, you will also learn about: Water pollution and downstream watershed Open burning rules and fines Illegal dumping rules Proper disposal of Sharps objects Clean vs. unclean fill dirt Benefits of recycling What can and cannot be recycled in Pike County

• DATE:  Tuesday, June 16, 2026
• TIME SLOTS AVAILABLE: Choose either 10 a.m. - Noon  OR  3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• LOCATION:  274 Progress Drive, Waverly, OH 45690

To register, please call the Pike County Extension office at 740-289-4837 and let us know which time slot you will be attending!

This event is provided for free by these sponsors:

• Pike County Solid Waste Management District
• Pike County General Health District
• Pike Soil and Water Conservation District
• Rumpke Waste and Recycling
• Ohio State University Extension