SUSTAINABILITY AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
The following information can be found on this page:
Recycling
Organic Waste
Household Hazardous Waste
General FAQs
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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
The Ionia Conservation District acts as an extension of Ionia County to assist overseeing materials management. Our comprehensive services include information about handling organics, municipal solid waste, household hazardous waste, and recycling. Get ready for remarkable changes ahead!
Learn more here!
RECYCLING
Thanks to Ionia County, the EGLE Infrastructure Grant, The Recycling Partnership, and many other partners, ICD has begun the process of placing 24/7, open use, recycling compactors throughout the county. Recycling is a major way to divert waste in day-to-day life. Of the materials that enter a recycling facility, (such as Kent County Recycling and Education Center) 90% are fully recycled. And that’s on a bad day! Because of this statistic, we encourage every county resident to use this new service once open. For more information on Ionia County’s recycling system, click on the “Ionia Recycling” button.
There is one rule when using the compactors: DON’T BAG YOUR RECYCLABLES. The compactors can be damaged by bags that are thrown in, and bagging recyclables makes the recycling process more difficult down the line. To transport your recyclables, please store them in a box/bin.
For general Michigan recycling information, click on the “Michigan Recycling 101” button.
To help decide what to do with a specific material, select the “Recycling Guide” button.
ORGANIC WASTE
Discover convenient options for composting your organic waste. Take advantage of the yard waste drop-off centers in Ionia and Portland or consider building a personal compost pit to dispose of food scraps.
For more information, click the “Organics” button below
HAZARDOUS WASTE:
CLEAN SWEEP
Ionia county is one of several counties in the state that are a part of the Clean Sweep Program. We collect pesticides at each of our Household Hazardous Waste Collections. At these collections we only accept containers of 2.5 gallons or smaller.
We can accept pesticides from any resident in the state of Michigan, however we cannot accept your other hazardous waste if you are not a resident of Ionia county.
If you have large quantities of old or unused pesticides please contact our office at (616) 527-2098 and we will help you to properly dispose of your pesticides.
For more information, go to our Hazardous Waste Page linked in the button below.
FAQ’S
Q: If you can't take my latex paint, what do I do with it?
A: Use it for miscellaneous projects, soak it up with kitty litter, or paint it on a board, repeating layers after drying until paint is used up.
Q: When is your next household hazardous waste and electronics collection?
A: April 12 in Ionia! Check out the Events page for more information.
Q: Where can I take my electronics right now?
A: Goodwill is an R2 verified electronics recycler, meaning that they can ensure that your electronics will be disposed of in a safe and ethical manner.
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