Media Release
June 1, 2026

Emmet County DPW Expands Flood Debris Cleanup Voucher Program
The Emmet County Flood Debris Cleanup Voucher Program has been expanded - eligible households can now receive up to two vouchers for the disposal of flood-damaged debris at the Emmet County Pleasantview Dr...

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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...

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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...

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For Immediate Release

March 2, 2026

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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...

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