Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District

08/31/2026

ALL of our locations will be closed Monday September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day!!! We hope everyone has a great holiday weekend and enjoys the last holiday of summer!!!! ♻️🌞😋🍉

08/24/2026

We're on the hunt for her again... If anyone know who she is and could let us know we would appreciate it!!! We hope every has a great week!!!

08/20/2026

Did you know that Sheets Family Park is officially our latest trailhead along the Poka-Bache Connector Trail!

For those unfamiliar with the project, the Poka-Bache Connector is a major initiative that will span 82 miles, bringing Steuben, DeKalb, Allen, and Wells counties together by linking Pokagon State Park in Angola all the way to Oubache (pronounced “Wabash”) State Park in Bluffton.

Starting in March 2027, the trail will extend from Commons Park down to our southern city limits and eventually continuing onward outside city limits to Pleasant Lake.

Whether you're planning to bike, run, or take a peaceful walk, Sheets Family Park will serve as a great access point to explore the expanding trail system.

Trail map and website link in the comments!

City of Angola Municipality
Angola City Police Department
Angola Parks and Recreation

08/20/2026

We've added a new feature here at the Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District you can now text us at 260 587 3063 with any questions you might have about recycling or any of our other programs.

We hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoys the sunshine 🌞... Have a great weekend!!

08/11/2026

Happy New School Year from Angola Engineering & MS4!!

Now that we are into the first full week of school following summer break, we want to extend our best wishes to the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County and all surrounding school districts!

May all students, teachers, and staff for a wonderful, safe, and successful school year ahead!

City of Angola Municipality
Angola City Police Department

08/11/2026

08/03/2026

*** TIPS FROM MS4 ***

If you use fertilizer on your lawn or garden, please do so responsibly. Excess nutrients can run off land into our waterways causing algal blooms. Always follow the application rates on the product label. Make sure applicator equipment is properly calibrated. This is true even if you hire a company. Never apply fertilizer before rain is forecasted. Be sure to use phosphorus-free fertilizer.

Just remember the 4Rs of nutrient management to get the most out of your fertilizer application. The 4Rs are:

Right fertilizer source at the
Right rate, at the
Right time and in the
Right place

If everyone using fertilizer implements the 4Rs, the amount of excess nutrients entering the water will be much less.

City of Angola Municipality
Steuben County Soil & Water Conservation District
Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District
Steuben County Lakes Council

07/28/2026

The Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), in partnership with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), invites everyone to attend the Agriculture Appreciation Day Parking Lot Cookout on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Angola USDA Service Center located at 1220 N 200 W, Angola, IN 46703.

This free, family-friendly event celebrates Steuben County’s farmers, producers, and landowners who play an important role in managing our working lands and help protect our natural resources. It is an opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy a meal, and learn more about the conservation programs and services offered by your local SWCD, FSA, and NRCS.

Everyone is welcome—whether you farm, own land, are interested in conservation, or simply want to show your appreciation.

Lunch will be provided by the Steuben County SWCD and will feature slow-smoked pulled pork, creamy homestyle mac and cheese, fresh sweet corn generously donated and prepared by Ridenour Farms, and soft-serve ice cream. The SWCD extends a special thank you to Tim Sommerlot for providing the soft-serve ice cream machine for the event.

Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and join us in celebrating the farmers, conservation partners, and community members who work every day to care for the natural resources in Steuben County.

We hope to see you there!

07/28/2026

Are you seeking guidance on shifting toward regenerative and sustainable farming, want to connect with others taking similar steps, or are eager to learn more about this topic? This workshop co-hosted by Ancilla Beef and Grain and Hoosier Environmental Council is for you!

It will be held Tuesday, August 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center on the campus of Marian University Plymouth (9601 Union Rd, Plymouth, IN 46563).

Open to anyone interested in exploring ways to adopt more sustainable agriculture practices, whether on a small or large scale.

Tickets cost $50 and include a light breakfast and lunch.

Register at:
www.hecweb.org/regenerating-the-land-2026/

07/28/2026

🤯 Wait... what?!

You're telling me there's an ALL-DAY event that's completely FREE... with FREE FOOD... where I can actually learn by seeing, touching, asking questions, and experiencing real conservation practices in the field?

Whether you're a homeowner, farmer, engineer, contractor, construction professional, student, or simply someone who wants to learn more about the land around you... this event is for YOU!

You'll have the opportunity to see firsthand:
🌱 Agriculture Conservation: Cover crops (what worked... and ones that didn't), prairie strips, ground compaction, interseeding, intercropping, and so much more!
🚧 Construction: Clean construction entrances and exits, skimmers, BMPs and so much more!
💧 Sediment retention practices
🌳 Forestry management and timber value
🦌 Wildlife habitat improvements
🪱 Soil science in action
🚜 Try out Bobcat equipment
🌪️ Weather Awareness
🌉 Explore the inner workings of a newly completed bridge, bank stabilization projects, and so much more!

No classroom. No boring lectures. Just real people, real projects, and real-world learning you can take home with you.

Sign me up! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM –3:00 PM (FREE breakfast begins at 8:00 AM)
📍 Hess Family Farm (63300 CR 111, Goshen, IN 46526)
🎟️ Register today: https://www.elkcoswcd.org/paydirt-2026/registration/

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your appetite—we'll take care of the rest! 🌱🚜🌾