no-fee yard waste collection april 20 and may 18

Curbside JournalCurbside JournalALSO IN THIS ISSUE:Curbside Recycling Guide .......2

2020 Recycling Calendar ........3

Placement Guidelines .............3

Yard Waste Program ...............4

Simple Recycling ....................4

Document Destruction Day .....4

Recycle! East Lansing .............5

Calendar ...............................5

Household Hazardous Waste ..5

Energy Efficiency Incentives ....6

Changes to City’s Yard Waste Program ................................6

Out & About with DPW ...........6

Department of Public Works Quality Services for a Quality Community

City of East Lansing Staff Participate in Recycling Audit

Spring/Summer 2020

No-Fee Yard Waste Collection April 20 and May 18

For more information about the Curbside Recycling Program, visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/Recycle.

City of East Lansing staff recently participated in a joint recycling audit with the City of Lansing, which involved sorting through material recycled by East Lansing and Lansing residents to learn more about the types of incorrect items that are commonly placed in recycling bins.

Since the audit, a contamination audit report has been generated, which will be used to inform future education initiatives and recycling program planning. In brief, the report indicates that 8,664 pounds of material was sorted, and, of those items, properly prepared recyclables represented 84 percent by weight and 86 percent by volume. The top five non-conforming materials by weight were trash, wishful recycling (plastic), wishful recycling (metal), problematic preparation (bagged recyclables, items with food residue) and items that could be recycled elsewhere (i.e. electronic waste, polystyrene, household hazardous waste, plastic bags, textiles, yard waste). “While we have a pretty good track record here in East Lansing, there is always room for improvement,” said Environmental Services Administrator Cathy DeShambo. “One of the biggest concerns for us is the wishful recycling; the things people think can be recycled, but can’t. If a resident is unsure about an item, we encourage them to review the City’s curbside recycling guide prior to throwing it in their cart.”

Residents can find the City’s curbside recycling guide on page 2 of this publication. Happy Recycling in 2020!

East Lansing Curbside Journal Spring/Summer 2020

Learn more:cityofeastlansing.com/recycle(517) 337-9459

PLASTIC BAGS (return bags to retailers)

styrofoam containerswire hangerswindow panesmirrorsceramicsPyrex dishwareorganic materialfood wasteyard waste

clothingpaintpesticidesoil & cleanerswaxed cardboardneedles or syringes#3 plasticselectronic waste(batteries, cell phones, etc.)

City of East Lansing Recycling Guide

glass bottlesglass jars

#1-#2, #4-7 plastic containers (no styrofoam)bulky rigid plastic (buckets, chairs, toys)

cartons

aluminum cansmetal cans

household scrap metal

paper clipsstampsaddress labelsstaplesmetal fasteners

cellophane address windowsrubber bandsspiral bindingsplastic tabs

Empty and rinse all containers.

Everything, including cardboard, must fit inside cart with lid closed.

Please follow these guidelines and set your cart out by 7:30 a.m.

No need to remove:

Say

to the following recyclables:

Say NO!to the following items:

file foldersoffice paper

gift wrapping papernewspapers

magazines

brochures & insertsregular & junk mail

cardboardpaper bags

phonebooks


• No plastic bags, Styrofoam,

yard waste, food waste, etc.

• Carts should have at least 3 ft.

of clearance on all sides at curb.

• All recycling should be

contained within carts with

lids closed and the lid opening

facing the street.

• Place cart at curb no earlier

than 8 p.m. the day before

collection and no later than 7:30

a.m. the day of collection.

• Not sure whether you are

in green week or blue week?

Unsure of your collection day?

Call (517) 337-9459 or visit

cityofeastlansing.com/recycle.

Placement Guidelines and Information

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2020 Curbside Recycling Schedule


Document Destruction DayThe Old Town Commercial Association and Friedland Industries will host a Document Destruction Day on Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This free event will take place at 405 E. Maple Street in Lansing. Learn more at www.friedlandindustries.com.

Spring Cleaning with Simple Recycling Materials accepted for Simple Recycling’s free curbside pickup include textiles, clothing, shoes, pillows, toys, jewelry, small appliances and kitchenware. Residents can simply put their orange Simple Recycling bags next to their curbside recycling on their regular recycling day. Free bags are available at East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Hannah Community Center and the East Lansing Department of Public Works. Free bags can also be requested by contacting Simple Recycling at (866) 835-5068 or via simplerecycling.com/supplies.

Yard Waste Program

Containing Yard Waste

There are three ways to contain yard waste (no-fee days are exempt from City bag/sticker requirement, all other guidelines apply):

• City paper yard waste bags (while supplies last; see page 6)

• Rigid, 32-gallon plastic container or paper bag with City yard waste sticker (do not use Easy Carts, recycling carts or plastic bags to dispose of yard waste)

• Bundled (with string or twine) with a City yard waste sticker • No more than 40 pounds

Bags (while supplies last; see page 6) and stickers can be purchased at locations throughout East Lansing. Call (517) 337-9459 or visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/yardwaste for details. Yard waste may be placed at the curb after 8 p.m. the day before collection or no later than 7:30 a.m. on the day of collection. Prior to that, it should be stored in a dry location.

Disposing of Yard Waste

Curbside Yard Waste Collection (April 6-Nov. 23)

Curbside collection takes place on Mondays (excluding holidays) from April 6-Nov. 23. Bags must weigh no more than 40 pounds. Bundles may be no more than 4 feet long and 1 foot in diameter and weigh no more than 40 pounds. Individual limbs must be 4 inches in diameter or less.

Visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/collectionrequest or call DPW at (517) 337-9459 Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to request a pickup. Online requests must be made by 7 a.m. on the Monday of collection and phone requests must be made by 4:30 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Monday collection.

No-Fee Curbside Yard Waste Collection (April 20 and May 18)

Dispose of yard waste for free on April 20 and May 18. Yard waste must be placed in a paper yard waste bag, rigid plastic container or bundled and placed at the curb by 7:30 a.m. Advanced requests and City bags/stickers are not required. All other guidelines apply.

More info: www.cityofeastlansing.com/yardwaste.

Yard waste includes leaves, plant materials, grass clippings, brush and limbs.


Recycle! East Lansing to Take Place May 30Recycle! East Lansing, an annual spring recycling event for East Lansing residents, will take place on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Abbott Center, 1400-1500 Abbot Road. Proof of East Lansing residency is required.

There will be a charge of $20 per item to recycle all televisions, computers, computer monitors, and printers - cash or checks only. Other electronics can be recycled for free. Numerous other household items will be accepted at the event for reuse, recycling and proper disposal: small appliances, clothing, textiles, books, scrap metal, scrap wood, polystyrene, bicycles, medication, cell phones and eyeglasses. Lansing Board of Water & Light customers that recycle a working room air conditioner or dehumidifier will receive a $25 rebate per working unit.

Volunteer to help! This great event utilizes more than 100 volunteers throughout the day. Contact Cathy DeShambo at [email protected] or (517) 319-6936 for more information. Seniors and disabled residents can receive free curbside pickup thanks to the Friends of East Lansing Seniors. Please call (517) 337-1113 by May 27 to schedule a pickup.

Disposing of Household Hazardous WasteIngham County’s Household Hazardous Waste collections run May-September. Collections are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-6 p.m., at the Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S. Cedar St.

Items accepted include pesticides, oil-based paints and more. For more information, call (517) 887-4312 or visit http://hd.ingham.org/forparents/healthyhomes/hazardoushouseholdwaste.aspx.

April6 Curbside Yard Waste Collection Begins

18 Recycle Rama

18 Document Destruction Day at Friedland Industries

20 No-Fee Yard Waste Collection No Bulk Item Collection this Day

22 Earth Day

24 Arbor Day

May18 No-Fee Yard Waste Collection No Bulk Item Collection this Day

25 Memorial Day - DPW Closed No Yard Waste or Bulk Item Collection

30 Recycle! East Lansing

June7 East Lansing Farmers Market Opening Day

July3 Independence Day - DPW Closed Friday’s Refuse/Recycling Collected Friday

September7 Labor Day - DPW Closed No Yard Waste or Bulk Item Collection

Calendar


Out & About with DPW

East Lansing Curbside JournalQuestions? Email Cathy DeShambo at [email protected].

Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/RecycleEL.

Department of Public Works1800 E. State RoadEast Lansing, MI 48823

(517) 337-9459 cityofeastlansing.com/recycle

Pictured Above (top to bottom): DPW employees Brent Halfmann, Derrick Dale and Adam Sinn.

Energy Efficiency Rebates for BWL CustomersMaking energy efficiency improvements to a home can help reduce usage and allow customers to take advantage of Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) rebates. A variety of incentives and educational opportunities are available for BWL residential electric customers.

High Efficiency Products Cash rebates up to $550 are available for the purchase and installation of qualifying equipment such as high efficiency ENERGY STAR® central and room air conditioners, air purifiers, furnaces (95 percent + AFUE with ECM), programmable and smart/

WIFI thermostats, televisions, refrigerators, LED bulbs and more. Rebate applications are available on BWL’s website and at participating local retailers.

Appliance Recycling Customers can take advantage of free pickup and recycling of older, inefficient refrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners and dehumidifiers. Customers may recycle up to two of each item per year for a rebate of $25-$50 per working unit. Dispose of these appliances properly and get money back with BWL! Visit hometownenergysavers.com or call (800) 573-3503 to learn more!

Changes to City’s Yard Waste ProgramThe cost of City yard waste bags and stickers has been reduced from $2 to $1.75, effective January 1, 2020. Additionally, the City plans to transition out of selling yard waste bags due to increased costs for the custom bags. Bags will continue to be sold while supplies last, but a new order will not be placed once the City’s current supply runs out.

Community members can find a list of locations where City yard waste bags and stickers can be purchased at www.cityofeastlansing.com/collections. City stickers can be attached to store-bought paper yard waste bags, brush/limb bundles or a rigid, 32-gallon plastic container. More info: www.cityofeastlansing.com/yardwaste.

no-fee yard waste collection april 20 and may 18

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