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. Scott Long

Mayor – President

Mr. Tyler Niccum

County Commissioner – Vice President

Mrs. Cheryl Ross

County Commissioner- Secretary

Mr. Gary Montell

Representative from North Manchester Town Council

Mr. Nick Kopkey

Representative from Wabash City Council

Mr. Jeff Dawes

Wabash County Commissioner

Mrs. Mitzie Pilgrim

Representative from Wabash County Council

2026 Board of Directors Meetings

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

2026 Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings

Date & Time Type
   
Monday, February 9, 1:30 p.m. Joint Board/CAC/Board of Finance
Thursday, April 16, 3:30 p.m. Regular
Monday, July 13, 1:30 p.m. Joint Board/CAC – Joint Budget Draft Review-CAC
Thursday, September 17, 3:30 p.m. Regular
Thursday, November 12, 3:30 p.m. Regular