West Central Solid Waste District

Welcome to the West Central Solid Waste District (WCSWD). WCSWD serves Montgomery, Parke and Putnam Counties in Indiana. We offer a variety of educational programs and services promoting waste reduction and environmental stewardship, including:The West Central Solid Waste District is a government organization whose purpose is to inform and educate the citizens of Montgomery, Parke and Putnam Counties in West Central Indiana about proper waste disposal, waste reduction, reuse and recycling, and to provide programs and services in these areas.   We will strive to continually improve the quality and availability of these programs and services, collaborating with private entities and pursuing innovative options wherever possible.  Well-educated citizens and convenient, effective programs and services will enable the West Central Solid Waste District to protect the environment, fulfill all regulatory and legislative objectives, and benefit our communities today and tomorrow.We have become a throw-away society. Nearly everything we use can be purchased in a disposable form. The result is a tremendous increase in trash, littering of our streets and public areas, illegal dumping, an increased dependence upon landfills for disposal and a tremendous depletion of our natural resources. Recycling reduces the demand on our natural resources, saves valuable landfill space, and creates opportunities for new industries. If we don’t recycle, we will eventually run out of space for all of our trash. What will we do with it then?