COVID Cases at Sanitation Division Force Week-Long Pause in Recycling Pickup
Due to a spike in COVID-19 cases and close contacts at the Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works, workforce numbers are currently at less than 50% of what is needed for normal operations. As a result, recycling pickup will be paused for at least this week, to allow the on-duty crew members to operate regular solid waste/trash pickup. Decisions on when recycling services will resume will be made as these staffing impacts are further clarified.
Households are asked not to place recycling carts at the curb this week. In the interim, you may store your recyclables until regular pickup resumes or take your recyclables to one of the Monroe County Recycle Centers. Locations and instructions on how to recycle are at http://www.gogreendistrict.com/. The Sanitation Department is developing additional pickups and interim solutions as they become available.
New can manufacturing facility bring jobs to Muncie
By late 2022, Muncie will be adding more than 300 jobs to the local economy, as the opening of a new beverage can company will be completed. Canpack, a subsidiary of the Polish company Giorgi Global has announced the location of a new factory, where it expects to produce nearly 4 billion aluminum cans each year. The company has worked out property tax breaks and several millions in tax credits through the state Indiana and Delaware County. Although the facility will not open until late 202, they will begin recruiting employees as soon as this coming January,
Ivy Tech Community College Hosting Express Enrollment
Ivy Tech Community College will host Express Enrollment starting today, until Friday, October 1 from 9am-6pm. During the event, prospective students will complete their enrollment steps and sign up for classes that start October 20, 2021. Walk-in’s are welcome and no appointment is needed. During their session, participants will receive assistance with assessment, meeting with an advisor, and registering for classes.
Ivy Tech offers the most career-focused programs in the state and graduates earn 12 percent more than the state average just one year after graduation. Partnering with employers and colleges, Ivy Tech serves prospective students whether they are working toward a certificate to join the workforce quickly, credits that easily transfer to four-year universities, or an associate degree that guarantees their admission to schools throughout Indiana. Hundreds of classes start October 20 and are available in multiple formats, including in-person* and online. For more information, visit www.ivytech.edu/eeday.