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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

2019 Solid Waste Program Events - but click on links below for availability. 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

Visit our Household Hazardous Waste Page for general information 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.

New this year - schedule your own appointment on-line! Appointment times are limited. NOTE: 2019 events are full, but you can keep checking for potential cancellations.

Electronics Waste Collections

2019 E-Waste Collection Aug. 17

9 am - 1 pm 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.

View the E-Waste Event flyer or our Guide to Reuse Reduce Recycle and Safe Disposal. If you have questions, call 517-545-9609.

Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale

A few compost bins still available. Pre-order & Pay On-line until stock is gone.

Typically offered in spring, this program offers discounts on compost bins, rain barrels, and other composting products. The full 2019 sale has closed, but we still have a few compost bins available. If interested, follow the link below (only until extra stock runs out), then pre-order and pay online, then call the office to arrange pick-up of your items. Order and pay online: livingstoncompostersale.ecwid.com/ Questions: E-mail: Solidwaste@livgov.com or 517-545-9609

Scrap Tire Collections

2019 Scrap Tire Recycling Event Sep. 21, 9am-1pm

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

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