Five households were randomly chosen each month to see if they were participating in the City's curbside recycling program.  If they were, they would win $100 worth of valuable gift cards.  In 2003 and 2004, over 100 lucky residents won and $10,000 worth of gift cards were distributed.

Household Hazardous Material (HHW) Collection Drives
Sponsored by the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste Management District and hosted by the City of Forest Park, this event was held every two or three years at the Winton Woods High School. 

 

Stormdrain Stenciling 

Co-sponsored with the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, volunteers walk through sections of the city stenciling stormdrains with the message, "Don't Dump Waste, Drains to Lake."  Stencils were later replaced with glued decals.

 

Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program
Another program sponsored by the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste Management District and hosted by the City of Forest Park.  Hamilton County residents were encouraged to bring their mercury "fever" thermometers to designated sites where they could exchange them, at no cost, for digital thermometers.  The collected mercury was either reprocessed for industrial use or properly disposed of through environmental companies.

Gas Cap Testing and Replacement 

Residents had their gas caps tested for leaks. If the cap leaked, a replacement gas cap was provided at no charge to the resident.  For every leaking gas cap, 1/2 pounds of pollution is released daily.

Mulching Mower Program 

Co-sponsored with West Chester Lawn and Garden, both gas and battery operated mulching mowers were distributed to qualified participants.  Participants used them for a two-month trial period after which they could purchase them at discount prices.

 

In the four years of implementation, over 80 gas-operated and battery-powered mulching mowers were distributed.