Yard waste site to open April 1

The Greencastle/Putnam County yard waste site, located off South Jackson Street on County Road 250 West (just past the county highway department), will open for the season on Saturday, April 1.

Residents may bring grass clippings, twigs, branches, leaves and other organic yard waste. No stumps, sod, soil or treated lumber are permitted. A fee sheet is available on the West Central Solid Waste District website and Facebook page.

Operating hours are Mondays and Wednesdays 12-6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. from April through October.

Persons may contact the site at 653-6699 during normal operating hours.

The site is intended for residential use only. Businesses and contractors are prohibited due to limited space.