The Green Star Meridian Recycling & Energy Update   #29                              past updates here

 

 

 

Upcoming Recycling Events

Click links for more info.  If the file wont open, please contact harvey@meridian.mi.us or call 853-4466.

 

9/24

• Final Hazardous Waste Collection*

  Thursday, September Sep 26 is the last day until spring for the regular Ingham HHW collection of old *pesticides (weed killer, insecticides) *photographic chemicals*rechargeable batteries & cell phones *fluorescent lights and ballasts (removed from fixture)*cleaners & polishes *aerosols containing product (throw empties in trash)*flammables (gasoline, lighter fluid, etc.) *home repair products (glue, caulk, etc.) *wood preservatives *mercury (thermometers, thermostats. Place in a *asphalt sealer & roofing tar ziplock bag) *fuel oil *small propane tanks (1 pound size) *automotive products (brake, steering, *acids & bases (pool chemicals, toilet bowl cleaners) transmission fluid) *oil paint (NO LATEX) & paint products (thinner, mineral spirits, stains) waste oil or antifreeze.  *medications: over the counter & prescription.    More at http://hd.ingham.org/media/5031/2009%20hhw%20flyer.pdf

   

9/26

• Appliance and Scrap Metal at Meridian Plumbing & Heating, 1999 E. Saginaw Hwy. E. Lansing (9am-Noon)   Volunteers Needed.  Contact michelle@meridianplumbing.net
   

• Electronic waste collection at 530 South St. in Lansing (8am - Noon).  To volunteer, please contact Lori at 483-4599 or lmiller@lansingmi.gov

...and don't Miss VanAtta's Family Fun Fest on the 26 & 27

9/30

 

• Plastic pots/trays collection at VanAtta's (Noon - 6pm).  To volunteer, contact Rhea: 339-1142 (Vanattas@voyager.net) or Cara at 989-224-5187 (CloreC@clinton-county.org)

 

 

Green Review

Are you curious about the ways you can "go green" in your workplace, school, or church?  A team of local and regional partners are exploring ways to help you do so!  for more information, visit:  www.re-news.net/meridian/green/greenreview  

 

Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale A Big Success!

Regional collaboration, great weather, stellar volunteers, a prime location, awesome prices, and a green theme combined to make for a good event on Sept. 12th.  See some more pictures on Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

Opportunities to Get Involved

 

While the plastics and green glass market crash has put the damper on our fall recycling drive, there are several other local and regional recycling events you won’t want to miss!  These are collaborative efforts between Ingham County, Meridian Township, Lansing, East Lansing, Eaton County, Clinton County, Delhi Township and others.  There is a need for volunteers at each event.  If you’d like to volunteer, please contact the person listed below:

• Sep 26  Metal and Appliance Recycling at Meridian Plumbing and Heating.  Contact Michelle@meridianplumbing.net  

• Sep 26:  Computer and Electronics Recycling at 530 South St (Lansing).  Contact Lori at 483-4599 or lmiller@lansingmi.gov

• Sep 30:  Plastic Pots and Flats (noon-6pm) at Van Atta’s in Haslett:  Contact Rhea: 339-1142 (Vanattas@voyager.net) or Cara:  989-224-5187 CloreC@clinton-county.org
  
   

• More Opportunities....

• Volunteer at a local regional recycling event.  For special events in Meridian, contact reeves@msu.edu.  For regional events, contact recycle@meridian.mi.us
   

• write an article for local media and/or neighborhood newsletters
   

• present about recycling for a local church, neighborhood group, club, school, etc. -- call LeRoy for handouts (853-4466)
   

• What would you like to see happen and/or help make happen????  Participate on a committee or start your own committee!  More at www.re-news.net/meridian/mtcrac.htm
  
   

 

 

A Healthy & Green Calendar

 

Tip:  Print this Calendar and Share it with your friends and co-workers.
 

Invitation:   Add your healthy/green events to this easy-to-use calendar!  Visit www.re-news.net/whatsup  and feel free to call if you have any questions (853-4466)

 

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Overview of Recycling in the Township

If you'd like to be added or removed from the Recycling E-mail List or have questions or suggestions, please contact harvey@meridian.mi.us, call 853-4466.