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Lights Out for Earth Hour
March 24th |  8:30 - 9:30 pm

Every year the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), coordinates millions of people, businesses and landmarks to set  aside an hour to host events, switch off lights and make noise for climate change and environmental awareness.  Join in this global event to unite and protect Earth, our only home!

Visit earthhour.org to learn about Earth Hour events around the world and find out how you can participate!
Get Ready for Earth Day 2018
Sunday, April 22nd 

Earth Day Network, a global champion of environmental issues, is coordinating an Earth Day campaign to end plastic pollution by providing the information and  inspiration needed to fundamentally change human attitude and behavior about plastics.

Not sure why plastic is such a big deal? Watch this short video titled, " What really happens to the plastic you throw away."



Earth Day Network is working hard and inspiring everyone to secure a future free of plastic pollution. Join us in supporting a plastic free future by visiting  earthday.org  to sign the petition and find many more resources to celebrate Earth Day.
What Can You Do This Earth Day?

Take part in local Earth Day events

Earth Day Celebration with AFFEW 
Saturday, April 21st  9am-5pm
United Methodist Church - 5810 Bryant Road, Ludington
For more information and a schedule of event visit affew.org

Earth Day Tree Craft for Toddlers & Preschoolers 
Friday, April 20th 10am-1pm
Sandcastles Children's Museum -  129 E. Ludington Ave, Ludington
$7/person with under 1 free; Free to Sandcastles Members

Planting for Earth Day with Recyclable Containers 
Saturday, April 21  10am-3pm
Sandcastles Children's Museum -  129 E. Ludington Ave, Ludington
$7/person with under 1 free; Free to Sandcastles Members

Grand Traverse County RecycleSmart 2nd Annual Earth Day Event
Sunday, April 22 11am-4pm
Twin Lakes Park
6800 N. Long Lake Rd, Traverse City
For more information and event activities vi sit   recyclesmart.info

Volunteer for a local environmental group

Manistee Conservation District
Events:  Spring 2018 Native Tree Sale - April 20 & 21, 2018
      Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection - August 18, 2018
Contact:  [email protected] or 231.889.9666 ext. 3
Visit  Manistee Conservation District for more information


Click Earth Day Tips for many more ways to celebrate Earth Day
We Are Here For You

Recycling Hotline
Not sure if an item is acceptable in the recycling bins? Need to know how to properly dispose of something? Get all your recycling questions answered.

Call us at 1-855-2Go-Zero (855-246-9376)

2Go-Zero Guide
Clothes that don't fit anymore? Electronics that don't work? Car fluids? Plastic bags? Dead batteries? Not sure if you CAN recycle something?

Check out the 2Go-Zero Recycling Guide

Who |  What |  When |  Where

Manistee County PA69 residential recycling is easy! You can recycle paper, plastic, metal and glass at the five drop-off locations listed below. For more information about what you can and cannot recycle check out the Recycling Guidelines.

Recycling is available to resident of PA69 participating townships* 7 days a week, during daylight hours at these locations:

Arcadia Township
3422 Lake Street

Brown Township
8233 Coates Highway

Kaleva
14420 Walta Street

Onekama 
5435 Main Street

Springdale Township
14492 Glovers Lake Road

*Use of these drop-off locations is exclusive to residents of PA69 participating townships only which include; Arcadia, Brown, Cleon, Maple Grove, Marilla, Onekama and Springdale.
Become a Manistee County Recycles 
Business Sponsor

Demonstrate your commitment to recycling and continue having recycling drop-off services available for your business by supporting Manistee County Recycling as a Business Sponsor. 

As a sponsor you will help sustain the Manistee County Recycles PA69 recycling program, it's five drop-off locations, community education and awareness and influence other businesses to follow your example. 

WE HAVE A NEW BUSINESS SPONSOR! 
THANK YOU!

 
Thank You to the Manistee County Recycling Business Sponsors:

Click  here  to learn more about the Business Sponsorship Program.
2018 Manistee County Green Team Meetings

Mar 22 | Apr 26 |  May 24

Jun 28 | Jul 26 | Aug 23 | Sep 27 | Oct 25 | Nov 29

Thursdays at 9:00 AM
Manistee County Courthouse - Commissioner's Room
Open to Public
Manistee County, MI | PA69 Recycling Program
1-855-2Go-Zero | [email protected]

Participating PA69 Townships
Arcadia | Brown | Cleon | Maple Grove | Marilla | Onekama | Springdale
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