News Updates

Construction Update for the Week of 9/23/19

Project traffic updates for next week: Burlington Residential Sewer – No work expected next week. S. Hoyt Residential Sewer – Grinder pump installation/restoration throughout the project area with limited impacts. CSO 028 Monroe St. Lift Station – Monroe Street closed from Wysor Street to Gilbert Street for sewer construction. Petty Road Sewer Repair – Lane…

Let’s Talk Trash: Household Edition, Pt. 2

A few weeks ago on Let’s Talk Trash, we talked about some common household materials that can and can’t be recycled. Since there were so many household materials, we had to make a second post! Check out the list below to see more common household materials and to find out whether they can or can’t…

Construction Update for the Week of 9/16/19

Project traffic updates for next week: Burlington Residential Sewer – No work expected next week. S. Hoyt Residential Sewer – Restoration activities throughout the project area with limited impacts. CSO 028 Monroe St. Lift Station – Monroe Street closed from Wysor Street to Gilbert Street for sewer construction. Petty Road Sewer Repair – Lane restrictions…

Let’s Talk Trash: Living Environmentally-Friendly as a College Student 

In recent years, more and more people have started to realize the importance of living green. However, it can be difficult to live an eco-friendly lifestyle as a college student. If you are passionate about the environment but are finding it difficult to make environmentally-friendly choices on Ball State’s campus, read on for some helpful…

Construction Updates for Week of 8/19/19

Project traffic updates for the week of August 19, 2019: Elgin & McGalliard Storm Sewer – Some lane restrictions on McGalliard between Doctor MLK Jr Blvd. and N Elgin Street. N Elgin St. just south of McGalliard is now open with minor lane restrictions. S. Hoyt Residential Sewer – Restoration activities throughout the project area…

Muncie Sanitary District announces two relocation projects

MUNCIE, INDIANA — Muncie Sanitary District recently announced two new relocation projects for some of its offices and departments. These projects are expected to improve operational efficiencies and save on energy and transportation costs. The first project would relocate the District’s Sanitation Department to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The department is currently located…

Let’s Talk Trash: Household Edition, Pt. 1

Household items are some of the most common materials recycled, but there are many different kinds of items and it can be difficult to know what is recyclable and what is not. Because we have so many items and materials to cover, we’ll be splitting the Let’s Talk Trash: Household Edition into two posts. Follow…

Construction Updates for Week of 8/5/19: Monroe Street closed from Wysor to Gilbert

Project traffic updates for the week of August 5, 2019: Burlington Residential Sewer – Minor and temporary lane restrictions throughout the project. Elgin & McGalliard Storm Sewer – Some lane restrictions on McGalliard between Doctor MLK Jr Blvd. and N Elgin Street. N Elgin St. just south of McGalliard is now open with minor lane restrictions.…

Let’s Talk Trash: School and Office Edition 

With school starting up again soon, you might be sorting through backpacks to see what supplies from last year can be used again and what supplies need to go. But did you know some of these items can be placed in blue bags? Read on to learn which common school and office supplies can and…