Town of Dyer

https://www.epa.gov/circulareconomy/us-recycling-system

Benefits of Recycling

Recycling Saves Resources and Creates Jobs

Recycling is an important economic driver, as it helps create jobs and tax revenues. The Recycling Economic Information (REI) Report found that, in a single year, recycling and reuse activities in the United States accounted for 757,000 jobs, $36.6 billion in wages and $6.7 billion in tax revenues. This equates to 1.57 jobs, $76,000 in wages and $14,101 in tax revenues for every 1,000 tons of material recycled.

Environmental, economic and community benefits can be attained from recycling.

For the environment, recycling:

• Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators.
• Conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals.
• Prevents pollution and reduces greenhouse gases by reducing the need to mine and process new raw materials.

For the economy, recycling:

• Increases economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials.
• Saves energy.

For communities, recycling:

• Supports American manufacturing and conserves valuable resources.
• Helps create jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United States.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Dyer in Bloom Curb Appeal Award! We appreciate your efforts in enhancing the beauty of Dyer. For further details about Dyer in Bloom, please contact dyerinbloom@townofdyer.com.

Sec. 6-97 Use and Discharge Guidelines:

(a) Age Restriction: Individuals under eighteen (18) years old are prohibited from purchasing consumer fireworks and Section 8(a) fireworks.

(b) Minor Possession: Children can only handle fireworks in the presence of an adult.

(c) Usage Locations: Consumer fireworks are allowed to be used solely on:

The user's property; or Property where the owner has consented to fireworks use.

(e) Time Restrictions: Consumer fireworks and Section 6-95(a) fireworks can be used on specific days without a special permit, as follows:

Between 5:00 p.m. and two (2) hours after sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, and July 9.

Between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4.

Between 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.

(f) Special Permit Requirement: Individuals wishing to discharge fireworks outside the designated times must request and secure a special permit.

The Town of Dyer is performing an inventory of all water service lines. The water service line is the smaller pipe that delivers water from the Town water main to your home. This inventory assessment is required by the Federal EPA for all public utilities to identify any remaining lead water service lines for future remediation efforts. You can conduct a simple visual check where the  water line enters your home. Typically, this will be near the water meter for your home. Your assistance in performing this survey is greatly appreciated.

A survey was included in your monthly utility bill, however, you can use the links below to access a copy of the printed survey or to access the online survey.  Please complete this survey at your earliest convenience or by July 31, 2024.

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e73c214cd5e24f42bd31143c3462cb93 

If you need assistance completing this survey or have questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at 219-865-4222 or by email at dpw@townofdyer.com. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.