County considers recycling proposal

Allen County commissioners said they would look at their options after hearing Iola will hire a full-time employee to dedicate toward a countywide recycling program.

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September 10, 2025 - 1:43 PM

Karen Gilpin, left, and Janie Works with Allen County Recycling discuss their hopes for a joint city/county recycling effort. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register

The future of recycling in Allen County may soon look very different, as county commissioners continue to weigh how the county and City of Iola can work together to sustain a program.

At Tuesday’s Allen County Commission meeting, Janie Works and Karen Gilpin of Allen County Recycling shared news that the Iola City Council on Monday night approved hiring a full-time recycling employee. 

The new staff member will run the city’s recycling center and handle cardboard pickup — a task Works described as one of the most exhausting but essential parts of the…

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