NO PAINT OR OIL IN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OR COMPOST SITE COMPACTOR
This is a serious environmental issue that could produce thousands of dollars in fines. Paint and oil can also cause damage to our equipment. To properly dispose of water based paint; open can, stir in kitty litter, leave can open to allow paint to dry. When completely dry, which can take months, you are allowed to put it in the garbage. Oil and oil based paint must be taken to an approved recycling center.
*CHANGE- Free Tires recycling has ended. A fee per tire will be charged. Rates are available at the compost site.
PLEASE NOTE – THOSE THAT HAVE THE NEW RED GARBAGE CANS
WHEN PLACING THE GARBAGE CANS TO THE ROAD – PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT IT IS TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WITH THE HANDLES AND WHEELS TOWARDS THE ROAD. DO NOT FOLLOW THE PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS
If and when you get a new New Red container we would appreciate that you remove your permanent bin at the road side. (the homemade caged style)
GRANT TOWNSHIP COMPOST –RECYCLE SITE
Located on South Sand Lake Road – ¼ Mile from M-55- Look for Sign and Gate
Hours– Saturdays 10-4 & Wed 9-12 Memorial Day – November, Starting Dec 2, Winter hours 10-2.
Wednesdays end at Hunting Season
CLOSED for Rifle Hunting Season, the week of the 4th of July & Second Weekend in August for festival
ITEMS ALLOWED
COMPOST
Leaves – Out of bags – unless in paper Biodegradable bag
Brush– Less than 3 inch diameter
Ash – from Burning barrels
Wood Chips
Grass Clippings
Recycle containers
Please download form on recycling
Reminder: Recycled items must be removed from bags.
Junk Dumpster/ Compactor
Normal household refuse including: Furniture, Sofas, Beds, Bed Frames, etc.
Appliances: Stoves, Refrigerators, Freezers, Dishwashers, Washers and Dryers.
Scrap Metal
Anything containing metal or metal pieces, copper, aluminum, wires, alloys, iron – etc.
Items not allowed
Any Liquids – Paints – Propane Tanks- Concrete- Batteries
NEW
Building Materials dumpster– $30 Yard
As of spring 2019 the Township will be having a Second Person working at the Compost. This person will be checking compost cards when entering as well as writing down brief description of items being disposed. With this change you may experience delays.