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RECYCLING and SOLID WASTE
DEPARTMENT
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Lower Level in Planning Dept.
Government Center
448 Court Place
Beulah, MI 49617 |
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Monday Friday
8:00 a.m. to noon
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Office hours include field
work. Please leave a message
on voice mail and your call
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Services Offered
- 24 / 7 Residential Recycling
- Household Hazardous Waste Collections
- Electronics Collections
- Community Educational Programs
- Business Cardboard Recycling Services
Description
Benzie County is committed to environmental health through recycling opportunities,
household hazardous waste & electronic equipment collections, and educational
programs. The Recycling Program provides alternatives to residents and businesses
to properly dispose of solid waste and keep it out of the landfill whenever possible.
Recycling Sites Three recycling containers are at each site. One bin accepts
flat cardboard and paper items. One bin accepts clean #1 & #2 plastic containers
and tin & aluminum cans. One bin accepts glass bottles and jars (clear &
colored glass). Barrels at each site are for clean #2 plastic shopping bags. Never
put anything else inside a recycling bin and never leave anything on the ground.
- Almira Township Park on Ole White Road
- Benzonia at Wesco Store
- Beulah at Village Municipal Parking Lot
- Frankfort at Glen's Market
- Honor at the Road Commission on US31
- Lake Ann at Lake Ann Elementary School on Bronson Lake Road
- Thompsonville on Lindy Road & CO 669
Material Accepted (all must be CLEAN) at the above Recycling Sites:
- Cardboard and paper
- Clear and colored glass bottles
- Plastic containers #1 and #2 ONLY
- Aluminum containers
- Tin cans
About the Benzie County Solid Waste Advisory Committee
The mission of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is to develop and implement
a cost effective and sustainable recycling, solid waste and hazardous waste management
strategy that will meet or exceed local and state goals and minimize adverse effects
on public health and the environment for the current and future residents of Benzie
County.
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is comprised of Mary Pitcher, Jane Schultz, Dawn
Campeau, Myra Elias, James Hanley, Ray Kadlec, Todd Warren, Ronn Beyette, Martin
Metheringham, and Dale Flaherty. This committee meets quarterly to address the goals
and objectives established in the county's solid waste plan. Recommendations of operation
are made by the SWAC to the Benzie County Board of Commissioners for further action.
The Solid Waste Department is pleased to announce that 100% participation in the
Benzie County 24/7 Recycling Program has been achieved. There are seven 24/7 recycling
sites located throughout Benzie County for residential recycling.
Household Hazardous Waste Collections and Electronics Collections are included in
the recycling program.
Collection dates for 2008:
- Saturday, August 9th collection will be conducted at the Honor Road Commission,
US 31, Honor from 9 am until noon.
There is no charge to Benzie County residents for household hazardous waste and
computer equipment. Other electronics have a charge of $5.00 per item (televisions,
microwaves, etc.) for up to 30# item. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Call 882-0554 to
schedule an appointment.
Scrap tires will be collected at this event for a fee of $5.00 per auto or light
truck tire. Styrofoam material will be collected at no charge during this collection.
Clean Styrofoam, such as packing peanuts, produce trays, cups, and egg cartons may
be bagged, boxed or bundled. No insulation materials are accepted. This will be
transported to Dart Container Corp. to be processed and recycled. Signs will direct
you to the proper drop off area of the Road Commission Parking Lot. No Early Drop
Off allowed.
Packaging Corporation of America, Inc. in Manistee provides three cardboard recycling
trailers at Frankfort High School, Benzie County Central High School and Betsie Valley
Elementary School to allow businesses the opportunity to recycle. Students and community
groups benefit financially from cardboard collected at these trailers.
Expansion of the recycling program in 2008 will include education programs, business
recycling opportunities, and collaboration with communities to achieve the 25% waste
diversion goal established in the Benzie County Solid Waste Plan.
Volunteers are welcome to become involved in the Benzie County 24/7 Recycling Program.
Contact Recycling Coordinator, Marlene Wood-Zylstra at 882-0554 to find out how you
can become a recycling volunteer.
Fee
An annual recycling fee is charged per household. The annual fee for 2008 is $16.00
per household. This fee covers unlimited use of 24/7 recycling drop off sites and
household hazardous waste collections.
Documents
Cash for cardboard at the Frankfort
High School brochure - JPG image.
Benzie County Recycling Program brochure:
Related Web Links
Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality
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