Household Hazardous Materials

Hazardous waste materials are just that: hazardous. Not only can they be dangerous for you and your health, they are dangerous to the environment too, and should never go into your community’s regular trash.

Check out  LOCAL RESOURCES&am...

Composting

Composting is a lot easier than you may think. Organic material breaks down around us in nature all the time. Composting is just a method of speeding up the process. 

The Solid Waste Department has a pile of information on Backyard Composting for ...

DOS - No Bags

They wreak havoc at the recycling plant!  

Plastic grocery bags are recyclable, but should be returned to retail centers.

When people throw bags in the recycle bin they end up wreaking havoc on the machinery at the recycling center.  Worke...

Michigan Recycling Directory

Where to recycle your old TV after you purchase that shiny new one?

Luckily, Michigan has a robust electronics recycling system, so be sure to take advantage of it this holiday season.  Visit the Michigan Recycling Directory to search for an elect...

2019 Dump Days

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