Solid Waste / DPW Home

Mission Statement: To prepare and implement the Livingston County Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with Part 115 of Act 451, as amended. The plan was developed to meet three primary goals:

Develop and implement an integrated solid waste management program which protects public health by maximizing environmental and economic benefits.
Develop and implement mechanisms to control illegal dumping by providing incentives and education to prevent illegal dumping from occurring.
Build an educated public where citizens are informed about and understand solid waste management issues and concerns.

Special Events

You can receive updates about program events by sending an e-mail with "E-mail" in the subject line to solidwaste@livgov.com.

Household Hazardous Waste Information & HHW Collections

Our Household Hazardous Waste Page gives general information Household Hazardous Waste graphic on recycling.

See our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events page for information on HHW Collections (typically one held each spring, summer, and fall). Event dates are usually posted in April when required appointments can also start being scheduled.

Schedule your appointment on-line using the link below!

Please note: Appointment times are limited. If signup is full - check back often to see if an appointment has opened up.

September 19, 2020 HHW Sign-Up

Electronics Waste Collections

2020 E-Waste Collection Date TBD. No appointment needed

Electronic waste collection (TVs, electronics, etc.) is done only during scheduled Collection Events. Held in the County East Complex parking lot, 2300 E. Grand River, Howell.

E-Waste Flyer will be published when dates have been confirmed. Check out ourGuide to Reuse Reduce Recycle and Safe Disposal. If you have questions, call 517-545-9609.

Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale

A Pre-order & Pay On-line Program for Compost Bins and Rain Barrels

This program offers discounts on compost bins, rain barrels, and other composting products. Sale link (below) is open from now until August 17, 2020 with pickup on August 22, 2020.

Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Ordering Link

Questions or to be added to our Email LIst: Email Solidwaste@livgov.com or call 517-545-9609.

Scrap Tire Collections

2020 Scrap Tire Recycling Event Date is October 3, 2020.

2020 Scrap Tire Collection Sign Up

For residents only

Limit 10 car/light-truck tires per address.* Registration required. Register on-line

The drop-off location is given with your confirmation. *Comment in your sign-up if you have larger tires, or more than 10. Call 517-545-9609 if you have questions.

Resources

Waste Reduction Guide

This guide was developed to assist Livingston County residents and businesses to dispose of unwanted items in an environmentally friendly manner. It was designed for information purposes only -- it is not an endorsement of any business mentioned. Always call or visit the listed website to confirm information. Click here for a printable version of this

Guide to Reuse Reduce Recycle and Safe Disposal.

Other Community Events

Communities also offer a variety of other environmentally friendly events
Special Events!

Medication Disposal

The Big Red Barrel Program collects unwanted or expired medicines. The barrels can be found at local police stations. For more information visit that program's website Livingston County Community Alliance

Recycle Livingston

Recycle Livingston is a non-profit recycling center in Livingston County. Click on the link above to visit their website for information on fees, items accepted, shredding days, etc. or call 517-548-4439.

Trash Haulers

Trash Hauler (garbage truck) graphic

Check with your Township, or view a List of Local Trash Haulers

Meetings

For Special Meeting Notices

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Solid Waste Management Meetings – Quarterly meetings Livingston County East Complex

Board of Public Works Public Meeting 1st Thursday each month Livingston County East Complex