Butler County Recycling

09/04/2026

♻️ Celebrate Second Hand September! ♻️
Looking for an easy way to reduce waste, give items a second life, and support your local community? Try donating to — and shopping at — your favorite local thrift stores this month!
Every time you choose second hand:
• You help keep usable items out of the landfill
• You support community programs funded by local thrift shops
• You save money while finding unique treasures
• You reduce the environmental impact of producing new goods
Whether it's clothing, home décor, books, or kitchenware, your donations and purchases make a big difference. Let’s work together to create a cleaner, greener community—one thrifted find at a time!
🛍️✨ Share your favorite thrift store finds and tag us to spread the Second Hand September spirit!

08/21/2026

Moving towards waste-free school lunches may be easier than you think. Buying food in bulk and repacking it into reusable containers cuts down on waste and can save you money!

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08/12/2026

Want to make your back to school shopping greener this year? Choose notebooks made with recycled paper, reuse last year's backpack if it is still in good shape, and look for alternatives to petroleum-based products, like soy-based crayons or pens made from bamboo.

08/04/2026

Are you enjoying fresh veggies from your garden? Compostina Mulch here to remind you to start your own backyard compost for even better soil next year!

07/31/2026

We've made it to the end of Plastic Free July! What did you learn? What surprised you? What changes will you be sticking with to keep your life a little more Plastic Free?

07/28/2026

There might be some places that plastic feels unavoidable, but Plastic Free July has some great suggestions to cut back on plastic use like:

Using refillable shampoo bottles
Switching to bar soap
Getting a bamboo toothbrush

Small changes lead to a big difference!

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07/24/2026

Heading to a park, pool, or picnic this weekend? Try going plastic-free!
Bring reusable cups, utensils, and containers—and pack out what you pack in.

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07/21/2026

You can't put plastic bags or film packaging in your curbside recycling bin, but it *can* be recycled at participating retail drop-offs. Check local grocery stores and big-box retailers for in-store recycling bins.

Comment below with local stores accepting flexible plastic for recycling!

07/17/2026

Stuck inside this weekend? Use the time to do a home audit of the single-use plastics you habitually keep on hand and consider how you might be able to swap them out, for example using refillable soap dispensers or switching to bar soap.

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