Media Release
April 21, 2026
Emmet County DPW Offers Flood Debris Cleanup Voucher Program
Emmet County DPW is offering a Flood Debris Cleanup Voucher program in response to the April 2026 flooding event. This program provides direct relief to Emmet County households by helping to offset a porti...
Media Release
April 20, 2026
Recycling Carts Back In Action
Since Friday, March 6, Emmet County Recycling (ECR) has not been able to service the rolling recycling carts for residents in Bay Harbor, Bear Creek, Little Traverse, and Resort Townships due to weight restrictions on the roads called...
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Right now, most glass that's put into recycling bins in our region gets used for building roads in landfills. But one place that's found a way to recycle the material hopes to lead the way for others.
Crushed pieces of glass roll off a conveyer belt and into a big, colorful pile that sm...
For Immediate Release
March 2, 2026
Contact
Noelle Behling
231.348.0640
“Spring Break” for Country Recycling Carts Announced
The Emmet County Road Commission announced seasonal weight restrictions are in effect beginning Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM.
Curbside recycling offered by...
Paving Update 10/13/2025:
- Paving trucks will use the EXIT to enter the facility. Use caution and drive carefully while navigating in/out/around our drop off center
- Hazardous waste sheds are unavailable at this time. Hold your antifreeze, motor oil, batteries and lightbulbs until this area has...