Mountain View County’s Farm Plastic Round-Up Program is under review. The changes being considered are to only collect plastics that can be recycled and reallocating the monetary incentive to offset processing costs or equipment.
The program has achieved the following kilograms (kg) in recycled hay and silage tarps, grain bags and twine:
• 2018 -- 11,235 kg
• 2017 -- 18,615 kg
• 2016 -- 23,940 kg
• 2015 -- 44,680 kg
• 2014 -- 55,250 kg
• 2013 -- 20,150 kg
• 2012 -- 28,290 kg
• 2011 -- 19,110 kg
• 2010 -- 23,830 kg
• 2009 -- 19,265 kg
• 2008 -- 18,950 kg
• 2007 -- 19,610 kg
Source: MVC
