Juniata County Conservation District

10/22/2026

Juniata County Residents, we have a new event for you!! Coming on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, JCCD in partnership with MXI Environmental Services will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste recycling event! The event will be held at the Juniata County Fairgounds and run from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
What is Household Hazardous Waste? Any household products that can be hazardous to humans, wildlife, or the environment when not properly controlled or disposed of. These products can be corrosive, flammable, toxic, oxidizers, or cause other kinds of harm and often come with warning labels on their containers. Common household hazardous waste includes: batteries, motor oil, paint, drain cleaners, pool chemicals, pesticides, among many others.
For the 2026 recycling event, we can only accept items listed in the event advertisement. Please check out the advertisement in this post to learn what items we can recycle! All items will have a fee associated to recycle them, with most items being recycled for $1.00 per pound. At the event, all $1.00 per pound items will be collected and weighed together, with the resulting weight being adjusted to a whole dollar (ex: if 4.3 lbs of items, fee will be $4.00… if 8.8 lbs of items, fee will be $9.00). More expensive items to recycle include car batteries ($2.00 per battery) 5 – 10 lb propane cylinders ($2.00 per cylinder), and 11 – 25 lb propane cylinders ($8.00 per cylinder). Payments for recycling can only be paid by cash or check!
Note: No electronics or tires can be recycled at this event & we cannot accept 25 or 50 gallon drums.
If you have questions about how to dispose of certain items correctly or questions about the event, please reach out to JCCD’s recycling coordinator, Nick Smith, to learn more! [email protected] or (717) 997-8007

10/19/2026

Juniata County Residents, we have a new event for you!! Coming on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, JCCD in partnership with MXI Environmental Services will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste recycling event! The event will be held at the Juniata County Fairgounds and run from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
What is Household Hazardous Waste? Any household products that can be hazardous to humans, wildlife, or the environment when not properly controlled or disposed of. These products can be corrosive, flammable, toxic, oxidizers, or cause other kinds of harm and often come with warning labels on their containers. Common household hazardous waste includes: batteries, motor oil, paint, drain cleaners, pool chemicals, pesticides, among many others.
For the 2026 recycling event, we can only accept items listed in the event advertisement. Please check out the advertisement in this post to learn what items we can recycle! All items will have a fee associated to recycle them, with most items being recycled for $1.00 per pound. At the event, all $1.00 per pound items will be collected and weighed together, with the resulting weight being adjusted to a whole dollar (ex: if 4.3 lbs of items, fee will be $4.00… if 8.8 lbs of items, fee will be $9.00). More expensive items to recycle include car batteries ($2.00 per battery) 5 – 10 lb propane cylinders ($2.00 per cylinder), and 11 – 25 lb propane cylinders ($8.00 per cylinder). Payments for recycling can only be paid by cash or check!
Note: No electronics or tires can be recycled at this event & we cannot accept 25 or 50 gallon drums.
If you have questions about how to dispose of certain items correctly or questions about the event, please reach out to JCCD’s recycling coordinator, Nick Smith, to learn more! [email protected] or (717) 997-8007.

10/18/2026

The Juniata County Conservation District has established a Conservation Legacy Scholarship Program to support agricultural, environmental, and natural resources related careers for current college students residing in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. This scholarship is in memory of the board and staff members who shaped the Juniata County Conservation District into the current organization it is today!

Scholarships are being offered to undergraduate students currently enrolled in conservation, natural resources, agricultural and/or other related program(s). Students must meet the requirements listed below to be considered. One recipient will be awarded $1,000.00 by the Juniata County Conservation District Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors.

2026’s Conservation Legacy Scholarship is dedicated to Mr. Dick Hackenberger who served 54 years on the Juniata County Conservation District Board and many years of teaching students through FFA and trades programs at several Juniata County Schools. Dick was very passionate about educating young students about agriculture and the importance of conservation!

Links:
https://www.juniataccd.org/images/Conservation%20Legacy%20Grant%20Announcement.pdf
https://www.juniataccd.org/images/Conservation%20Legacy%20Grant%20Application.pdf

10/14/2026

Join our team of Conservation Professionals! We are seeking a new team member who loves Juniata County Agriculture! Applications due Friday, November 6, 2026.

The Juniata County Conservation District is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Resource Conservation Technician – Agricultural Technician. Primary duties will include administration of the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP), Nutrient Management Program, and Grant Writing.

The individual chosen for this position is preferred to hold a Bachelor’s degree with major course emphasis in Environmental Resource Management, Agriculture, or other related areas of study or equivalent experience. The individual will be computer literate with Microsoft Office and mapping (GIS) software, possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to work independently, and traverse difficult terrain. The successful candidate will be required to complete Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and the Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check (PATCH). Inquiries can be directed to the District Manager at (717) 997-8001.

The Resource Conservation Technician starting salary will range from $42,500/year - $45,000+/year based on experience and education. The Juniata County Conservation District offers a competitive benefit package including paid holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance, a contributory retirement plan, vacation, sick and personal leave.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter stating their interest and background for the position and a resume to Lori Glace at [email protected] or mail: Juniata County Conservation District, Attn: District Manager, 146 Stoney Creek Drive, Suite 4, Mifflintown, PA 17059. Applications are due Friday, November 6, 2026.

Attached are photos of Juniata County projects!

10/13/2026

The Juniata County Conservation District is excited to announce our first College-Level Conservation Legacy Scholarship! Applications are due October 31, 2026.

The Juniata County Conservation District has established a Conservation Legacy Scholarship Program to support agricultural, environmental, and natural resources related careers for current college students residing in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. This scholarship is in memory of the board and staff members who shaped the Juniata County Conservation District into the current organization it is today!

Scholarships are being offered to undergraduate students currently enrolled in conservation, natural resources, agricultural and/or other related program(s). Students must meet the requirements listed in the application announcement to be considered. One recipient will be awarded $1,000.00 by the Juniata County Conservation District Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors.

2026’s Conservation Legacy Scholarship is dedicated to Mr. Dick Hackenberger, who served 54 years on the Juniata County Conservation District Board and many years of teaching students through FFA and trades programs at several Juniata County Schools. Dick was very passionate about educating young students about agriculture and the importance of conservation!

Links to scholarship annoucement and application:
https://www.juniataccd.org/images/Conservation%20Legacy%20Grant%20Announcement.pdf
https://www.juniataccd.org/images/Conservation%20Legacy%20Grant%20Application.pdf

10/08/2026

Juniata County Residents, we have a new event for you!! Coming on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, JCCD in partnership with MXI Environmental Services will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste recycling event! The event will be held at the Juniata County Fairgounds and run from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

What is Household Hazardous Waste? Any household products that can be hazardous to humans, wildlife, or the environment when not properly controlled or disposed of. These products can be corrosive, flammable, toxic, oxidizers, or cause other kinds of harm and often come with warning labels on their containers. Common household hazardous waste includes: batteries, motor oil, paint, drain cleaners, pool chemicals, pesticides, among many others.

For the 2026 recycling event, we can only accept items listed in the event advertisement. Please check out the advertisement in this post to learn what items we can recycle! All items will have a fee associated to recycle them, with most items being recycled for $1.00 per pound. At the event, all $1.00 per pound items will be collected and weighed together, with the resulting weight being adjusted to a whole dollar (ex: if 4.3 lbs of items, fee will be $4.00… if 8.8 lbs of items, fee will be $9.00). More expensive items to recycle include car batteries ($2.00 per battery) 5 – 10 lb propane cylinders ($2.00 per cylinder), and 11 – 25 lb propane cylinders ($8.00 per cylinder). Payments for recycling can only be paid by cash or check!

Note: No electronics or tires can be recycled at this event & we cannot accept 25 or 50 gallon drums.

If you have questions about how to dispose of certain items correctly or questions about the event, please reach out to JCCD’s recycling coordinator, Nick Smith, to learn more! [email protected] or (717) 997-8007

10/07/2026

The Juniata County Conservation District will be on a condensed work schedule on Friday, October 9, 2026, and will be closed on October 12, 2026, in celebration of Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

09/21/2026

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! On Saturday, September 21st, 38 Juniata County residents attended JCCD’s tire recycling event and recycled over 460 tires! Tires ranged from golf cart and motorcycle tires to some big tractor tires, with the most popular tires being our normal car/suv/truck tires with over 360 of those being recycled.

A huge shoutout to Juniata FFA volunteers Ethan, Kaiden, Julia, Tyler, & Walker for helping unload and stack all the tires. The event cannot be completed without your help!!

Be on the lookout on JCCD's page for more upcoming recycling and other events in the near future!

07/07/2026