What we do:
RECYCLING
SEIRD operates and oversees 8 recycling centers, collects recyclables from more than 60 schools a weekly basis, and supports 14 satellite recycling sites across our seven-county district.
Difficult DISPOSALS
We offer residents a convenient way to dispose of "difficult" items that may pose risks to human health and the environment. These items include Household Hazardous Waste, Tires, Batteries, Automotive Oil/Fluids, Electronic Waste, Pharmaceutical Waste, Refrigerant-Containing Items, Mercury, and more.
RE-USE STORES
SEIRD operates and oversees seven Reuse Stores across District.
GRANT PROGRAMS
Recycling grants are provided to 11 communities offering curbside recycling and/or satellite recycling opportunities.
COUNTY ASSISTANCE
SEIRD prepares trash/recycling bids & contracts for district cities, towns, and counties. We also assist counties in maintaining environmental compliance standards, and works with/supports chambers, safetly programs, local events, etc.
DISASTER DEBRIS
ASSISTANCE
SEIRD assists all 7 counties in removal of debris from disasters such as tornadoes, floods, ice storms, etc., and prepares damage assessment volumes throughout the district to help communities in removal cost calculations.
Our Staff
Christy Duvall, Director/Controller
Emily Wolf, Assistant Director
Aaron Bell, Education Director
Rick Hubbard, Processing Supervisor
Board of Directors
Franklin County - Eric Doll, Jim Heis ● Jefferson County - Pam Crozier, Ron Lee
Jennings County - Michael Gerth, Matt Sporleder ● Ohio County - Myron Dennis, Steve Slack, Billy Hoffman
Ripley County - Mark Horstman, John Irrgang, David Tebbing ● Scott County - Adam Bomar, John Miller
Switzerland County - Ryan Harrison, Jeremy Harsin, Kim Janssen
SEIRD is a political subdivision of the state of Indiana. We are governed by a board made up of elected officials
from the seven counties that make up our district: Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland.
CAC Citizens Advisory Committee
Marty Mullin, Franklin County ● Sara Hare, Jefferson County ● Stephanie Hellmann, Jefferson County
Jerry Lamb, Jennings County ● Millie Martin, Ohio County ● Paula Rasnick, Ripley County ● Jared Rogers, Ripley County
Steve Plasse, Scott County ● Karen Peelman, Switzerland County
who we are
The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (SEIRD) employs 22 individuals at 8 Recycle Centers and 7 Re-Use Centers throughout the 7 counties in our solid waste management district. We are a multi-county cooperative under the supervision of a board of directors made up of 21 local elected officials. Our counties comprise nearly 2,100 square miles consisting of 154,000 residents. The SEIRD Offices, the Learning Center, and the Processing Center are located in the Jefferson Proving Grounds, just north of Madison.
our mission
The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District exists to promote and practice good environmental stewardship throughout Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland Counties. Our efforts focus upon preserving and enhancing our environment, natural resources, and public health and safety by leading in the proper management of solid waste. This may be accomplished through the practice of recycling, the reuse of satisfactory items and ultimately the reduction in the volume of material disposals. Together we are partners in protecting the earth.