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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, Tires & Styrofoam Collections
- Community Educational Programs
- Business Cardboard Recycling Services
- Green Benzie Business Recycling Initiative
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 ONLY. One bin accepts clean #1, #2 & #5 plastic
containers and tin & aluminum food & beverage cans, aluminum foil, pie tins,
and containers ONLY. One bin accepts glass bottles and jars (clear & colored
glass) ONLY. Barrels at each site are for clean #2 plastic shopping bags ONLY. Never
put anything else inside a recycling bin and never leave anything on the ground.
Never put plastic bags in a green recycling bin. Please take the time to read the
signs and put proper items into proper bins.
- Almira Township Park on Ole’ White Road
- Benzonia at Save-A-Lot Shopping Center on US 31
- Beulah at Village Municipal Parking Lot
- Frankfort at 404 Parkview Lane (Industrial Park)
- Honor at the Road Commission on US 31
- Lake Ann Elementary School on Bronson Lake Road
- Thompsonville on Lindy Road @ CO 669
Materials Accepted — (all must be CLEAN) at the above Recycling Sites:
- Flat Cardboard and paper
- Clear and colored glass bottles
- Plastic containers - #1, #2 & #5 ONLY
- Aluminum food and beverage items (foil, pie tins, etc.)
- Metal food and beverage containers
- #2 Plastic bags in BARRELS ONLY
Materials NOT Accepted:
- Household Trash, Building Materials, Construction Waste,
- Styrofoam, Bubble Wrap, Plastic Tarps, Shrink Wrap,
- Vinyl Siding, Paint Cans, Clothes Hangers, Fencing, wire,
- Loose Plastic (chip bags, food wrappers, shower curtains)
- Windows, Ceramics, Light Bulbs, Porcelain, Tools,
- Food, Clothing, Shoes, Liquids, Patio Furniture, Toys,
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, Todd Warren, Dale Flaherty, Ronn Beyette and Bruce Ogilvie.
This dedicated committee meets quarterly to address the goals and objectives established
in the Benzie County Solid Waste Plan. Recommendations of operation are made by the
SWAC to the Benzie County Board of Commissioners for approval and action.
The SWAC recently lost a devoted member and dear friend, Jim Hanley. He will be greatly
missed. A memorial fund has been established to honor Jim, with contributions going
toward providing permanent signage at recycling sites to better educate and inform
the recycling public. These signs will serve as a permanent reminder of Jim’s dedication
to the recycling program at his favorite meeting places…the recycling sites! Contributions
to the Jim Hanley Memorial Fund may be made to the Benzie County Solid Waste Department,
448 Court Place, Beulah, MI 49617. The Hanley Family will be informed of all memorial
contributions received.
The SWAC members can be credited for successfully achieving 100% participation in
Benzie County’s 24/7 Recycling Program, developing the “Green Benzie Business Recycling
Initiative” which allows businesses to subscribe to the residential program by permit,
and reaching the goal of 25% waste diversion rate set in the Solid Waste Plan!
We are looking for new members to share the responsibility of Benzie County’s future
environmental health through solid waste alternatives. If you are interested in working
towards keeping Benzie County clean, healthy, beautiful and green, please join the
SWAC by contacting the Benzie County Clerk, 448 Court Place, Beulah, MI 49617.
Collection Dates for 2010:
Mark your calendar for 2010 collections to recycle and/or properly dispose of
items not accepted at recycling sites. These collections include Styrofoam,
tires, paper shredding, & electronics and household hazardous waste (HHW).
Tires & some electronics will require a fee.
- January 9th @ Beulah Government Center – Styrofoam (Holiday Packaging)
- April 22nd @ Benzie Resource Center on M115 – Clean Out Your Files
- May 22nd @ Frankfort Recycling Site – HHW & Styrofoam, Tires, Computers,
Electronics
- August 7th @ Honor Road Commission – HHW & Styrofoam, Tires, Computers, Electronics
All collections are on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED for HHW Collections
Please email email or call 882-0554
to request a Hazardous Waste Brochure that will provide details about the 2010 collections
and appointment information.
Undecorated Holiday Christmas Trees can be disposed of at Smitty’s Tree Service
@ 2741 BenzieHwy, Benzonia (across from Timberline Shell) throughout the month of
January. Follow the signs to drop off location at the back of the property.
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.
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.
“Cash for Cardboard” Program
A community program to collect and recycle corrugated cardboard is open 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week at Frankfort High School, Benzie Central High School & Betsie
Valley Elementary School. Packaging Corporation of America in Manistee provides the
trailers
and pays students & community groups $50 per ton for cardboard collected at these
locations. Businesses, contractors & residents are encouraged to support the
youth of Benzie County by bringing clean, flat, corrugated cardboard to these trailers.
Fees
An annual recycling fee is charged per household. The annual fee for 2010 is $19.00
per household. This fee covers unlimited use of 24 / 7 recycling drop off sites and
household hazardous waste collections.
Documents
Collection Statistics (PDF document)
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF document)
Hazardous Waste Brochure
(PDF document)
Household Savings (PDF document)
NEWS FLASH (PDF document)
Recycling Program Brochure
(PDF document)
Related Web Links
Earth911.com - Find Recycling Centers
and Learn How To Recycle -- Make every day Earth Day
Household Products
Database - Health and Safety Information on Household Products -- Find out health
and safety information on household products you use everyday.
Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality
Michigan Recycling Coalition
Recycle Recovery -- Grand
Traverse Recycling Web site shows their new ‘Take It Back’ Program. Traverse City
businesses are signing up to help take back many items. Shoppers from Benzie County
may take advantage of this program.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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