Electronics Recycling
A FREE collection will be held on Feb 7 from 9am-2pm at the Ingham County Road Commission, 5613 S. Aurelius Rd.(between Jolly and Miller) Lansing. Flyer Here Includes: TVs (all sizes), PCs, Printers, Cell Phones, Monitors, and computer-related parts. The January event was packed. If you plan on attending, be prepared for long lines. Another event is tentatively planned for May 2 with details to be announced. Also see other options below.
See the calendar for more collections, green events, and other fun activities in the region.
Other Options
Usable or Repairable Electronics (details change -- contact source for latest info.)
Lansing Freecycle Network and Mid-Michigan Re-Use-It Network (search Yahoo "Groups" or click the links on the web)
Goodwill Industries www.re-news.net/meridian/computer.pdf
Waste Management (mail in options)
Cleanlites (fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts in Mason)
Home Depot (compact fluorescent bulbs)
Ingham County Household Hazardous Waste Collections (spring - fall)
Reduce and Re-use: Buy Energy Star and/or energy efficient products to begin with that pollute less. (many electronic appliances use more energy when they are NOT running than when they are -- phantom energy or vampire loads). See www.energystar.gov
Curbside Expanding!
- Tonia Olson
Tonia reports a recent jump in the number of households participating in curbside collection. Visit the web for the 2009 schedule and more specifics
Don't have a bin yet? Call Granger and order yours today! Call 372-2800
Not sure what goes in the bin or when it goes out? See curbside on our website.
New Education Committee
A lot of green initiatives are underway in local schools. Several concerned citizens are hoping to help highlight some of these activities and help others make their schools, buildings, lunchrooms, and grounds greener than ever. More on the Recycling Website
Working Green
- from Younes Ishraidi
50 tips to reduce your office waste: click here
How to develop a practical, cost-effective, recycling plan for your workplace... click here
Christmas Tree Recycling Ends Soon
- Evelyn Thompson
Several sites in the township will be available for Christmas Tree Recycling through January 31st. Please remove bags and metal hooks.
Wonch Park
4545 Okemos Rd., Okemos
Dawn to dusk
Towar Recreation Center
6146 Porter, East Lansing
24 hour drop-off
Recycling Center/Transfer Station
5976 E. Lake Dr., Haslett
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 11-6 and Sat 9-4
Meridian Twp. Service Center
2100 Gaylord Smith Dr. in East Lansing
24-Hour drop-off
Quick links
Thank you for your questions and suggestions! Please send
green tips to
harvey@meridian.mi.us
or call 505-2809