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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...
Media Release
For Release December 1, 2023
Contact:
Andi Tolzdorf, Director
231-348-0640
County Announces Waste Disposal, Recycling and Organics Rate Increases
January 1, 2024, Emmet County Department of Public Works (DPW) rates will increase at the Pleasantview Drop Off Center for organic...
Recycling law overhaul includes composting. Some Michigan towns already do it well.
Emmet County Recycling's Lindsey Walker spoke with Sheri McWhirter of MLive about our composting program. Click the image below to read the article.
