New recycling center, additional pool funds in Greensburg

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – A new recycling center is coming to Greensburg and the funds generated by the lease will go toward the new pool project. 

Greensburg City Council approved a 10-year lease with the Decatur County Solid Waste Management District (DCSWMD) for the new recycling center. 

It will be located at the former Greensburg Street Department facility at 200 S. Monfort Street.

DCSWMD will make a one-time $1 million payment and City Council has directed those funds to go to Decatur County Community Foundation for the new community pool project. 

The recycling center will open in 2026 and will be called the Norma Bainbridge Recycling Center, honoring the former district administrator who served for 20 years.

“After the Greensburg Street Department moved to their new facility in 2024, we started looking for ways to maintain ownership of the land and facilities for future uses,” said Greensburg Mayor and DCSWMD member Joshua Marsh. “It has long been the desire of the board to open a permanent center, and this lease agreement is a win for all.”

DCSWMD Executive Director Stephanie Westbrook noted the alignment between the facility and the pool project.

“By supporting a project built on conservation-focused design, we’re helping create a healthier community and a lighter footprint on our local environment,” Westbrook said. 

The $1 million rent advance helps increase the funds for the new pool project to $3.5 million. The total cost is expected to be $4.5 million. 

The Decatur County Community Foundation currently has a dollar-for-dollar match for the new pool through the end of February. 

Officials also recognized Decatur County Commissioner Gabe Nobbe for his role in coordinating the pool project’s design and funding.