About Us

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Mission

The mission of the Wabash County Solid Waste Management District is to support and advance environmental initiatives that lead to cost-effective integrated solid waste management strategies in Wabash County, emphasizing waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.

Staff

Ms. Leann Kooi

Executive Director

Ms. Amanda Long

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

Ms. Marisa Shrock

Receptionist

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Part-Time Materials Handlers

Other Parties

Mr. Ken Ahlfeld

Controller

Mr. Doug Lehman

Legal Counsel

Board Members

Mr. Brian Haupert

County Commissioner – President

Mr. Gary Montell

Representative from North Manchester Town Council

Mr. Barry Eppley

County Commissioner – Secretary

Mr. Scott Long

Mayor, City of Wabash

Mr. Wade Weaver

Representative from Wabash City Council

Mr. Jeff Dawes

Wabash County Commissioner

Mr. Nick Kopkey

Representative from Wabash County Council

2024 Board of Directors Meetings

Date & Time Type
Monday, January 8, 1:30 p.m. Joint Board/CAC/Board of Finance
Monday, February 12, 1:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, March 11, 1:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, April 8, 1:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, May 13, 1:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, June 10, 1:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, July 8, 1:30 p.m. Joint Board/CAC – Joint Budget Draft Review
Monday, August 12, 1:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, September 9, 1:30 p.m. Regular
Tuesday, October 14, 1:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, November 11, 1:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, December 9, 1:30 p.m. Regular

2024 Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings

Date & Time Type
Monday, January 8, 1:30 p.m. Joint Board/CAC/Board of Finance
Thursday, March 14, 3:30 p.m. Regular
Thursday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, July 18, 1:30 p.m. Joint Board/CAC – Joint Budget Draft Review-CAC
Thursday, September 19, 3:30 p.m. Regular
Thursday, November 14, 3:30 p.m. Regular