Compost Available Now
Compost Available Now
Emmet County's compost is "homegrown," made from local yard waste and food scraps.
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Recycling Site Move
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Downtown Petoskey Site Closing 9/13/21
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Recycling Food Scraps
Recycling Food Scraps
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40% of food in the United States goes to waste. Reduce waste at home and save money with our tips!
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Pounds of material recycled since launch in 1990
Percentage of households using the county recycling program
Pounds of food scraps recovered (Begun 2015)
Homes that could be powered with the energy our recycling saves yearly
Vehicles' emissions equivalent to greenhouse gases our recycling prevents