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KNIA Board meeting Tuesday, 8/10/2021, 7 p.m., location to be determined.

Although the Township Board approved a burn in the Jacobs Drain area to control invasive species, members of the community have voice their concerns about the dangers and the board may reconsider this decision. For more information, see the posts about the burn on our website.

The controlled burn plan is one of the agenda items for this meeting.

Attend the live Zoom meeting. This is a virtual meeting pursuant to the Open Meetings Act and the Oakland County Health Department Order. To participate remotely, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85781117086 or call in to 312-626-6799 — Meeting ID: 857 8111 7086

This information is subject to change so we advise you to inquire in advance with the township at 248-451-4848.

If you do not intend to comment at the meeting, you can watch it live on CivicCenterTV.com or on Comcast channel 15 or AT&T/U-Verse channel 99. As with other township meetings, the video of the meeting will be available on CivicCenterTV.com starting a few days after the event.

West Bloomfield will again offer its residents two (2) annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events during the Spring & Fall of each calendar year. The events give the community a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular curbside collection.

Acceptable Hazardous Waste for this event include: 

• Products containing toxic chemicals like cleaning products, solvents, pesticides, oil-based paints and weed killer.
• Batteries, Light bulbs, fire extinguishers & smoke alarms.
• Expired Medication
• Note: Containers will often have words on their labels such as: “Danger”, “Caution”, “Poison”, “Flammable”, “Corrosive” or “Use in Well Ventilated Area”.
• A more specific list of acceptable materials is available on the Township website.

Changes in this year’s events: 

• Shredding will be offered (only) at separate events on 3 different dates. In other words, not at the main spring and fall HHW drop-off events.
• Separate event dates for seniors to drop-off their HHW on the day before the spring and fall events.
• Keego Harbor will be included.

Drop-Off event for the collection of both residential Hazardous Waste and E-Waste (Electronics).

• Spring: Saturday, May 1, 2021
• Fall: Saturday, October 2, 2021
• Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (No appointments)
• Location: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
• Eligibility: Residents from West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake

HHW – Shut-In Appointments: A limited amount of appointments are available to homebound West Bloomfield residents who are unable to drive to the HHW Events. Township staff will pick-up both residential hazardous waste and e-waste.

• Spring: Friday, April 30, 2021
• Fall: Friday, October 1, 2021
• Time: By appointment only
• Location: Your home
• Eligibility: Homebound West Bloomfield residents

HHW – Senior Drop-Off: Senior Citizens from all four communities may drop off both residential hazardous waste and e-waste. No appointments

• Spring: Friday, April 30, 2021
• Fall: Friday, October 1, 2021
• Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
• Location: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
• Eligibility: Seniors from West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake

Shredding event days: A mobile ON-SITE paper shredding company will provide secure destruction of personal, financial, medical and legal residential documents. Open to residents of all four communities, no appointments.

• Saturday, April 17, 2021
• Saturday, July 31, 2021
• Saturday, November 6, 2021
• 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
• Eligibility: Residents from West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake

MORE INFO:

• A post card announcing these events is usually mailed to residents before the spring HHW event.
• All info is subject to change. Check with West Bloomfield Township Planning & Development Department for more info.
• For more information, contact or the Planning & Development Services Department directly at 248-451-4818 or by email at hhw@wbtownship.org
• Source for this posting is the WB Township website HHW event page as of 2020-01-18.

A mobile ON-SITE paper shredding company will provide secure destruction of personal, financial, medical and legal residential documents. Open to residents of all four communities, no appointments.

West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Your Kimberley North Improvement Association (KNIA) annual dues must be received by April 1st every year. Contact JP Carroll Company (the property management company for Kimberley North) if you misplaced your invoice or have any questions.

Payments received after April 1 are subject to additional late fees.

HHW – SENIOR DROP-OFF:
Senior Citizens from all participating communities may drop off both residential hazardous waste and e-waste. No appointments:

• 2022 Spring Senior Drop-Off:
  Friday, April 8, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm
• 2022 Fall Senior Drop-Off:
  Friday, October 21, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm

See: 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off for more details on this and similar events

West Bloomfield will again offer its residents two (2) annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events during the Spring & Fall of each calendar year. The events give the community a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular curbside collection.

Household Hazardous Waste & Shredding Collection Events 2022

LOCATION: West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road

SHREDDING DAY(S):

• Spring Drop-Off: Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 9 am to 12 noon
• Fall Drop-Off: Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 9 am to 12 noon

A mobile ON-SITE paper shredding company will provide secure destruction of personal, financial, medical and legal residential documents. No business or commercial shredding accepted. Open to residents of all participating communities, no appointments.

SENIOR SHREDDING NIGHTS:

• Spring Shredding Drop-Off: Friday, April 22, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm
• Fall Shredding Drop-Off: Friday, September 23, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm

No appointments are necessary, but photo I.D. will be required to enter the event.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT

West Bloomfield is proud to offer its residents two (2) annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events during the Spring & Fall of each calendar year. The events allow the community a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular curbside collection.

HHW – HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF:

Drop-Off event for the collection of both residential Hazardous Waste and E-Waste (electronics).

• Spring HHW Drop-Off: Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 9 am to 12 noon
• Fall HHW Drop-Off: Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 9 am to 12 noon

HHW – SHUT-IN APPOINTMENTS:

A limited number of appointments are available to homebound West Bloomfield residents who are unable to drive to the HHW Events. Township staff will pick-up both residential hazardous waste and e-waste.

HHW – SENIOR DROP-OFF:

Senior Citizens from all participating communities may drop off both residential hazardous waste and e-waste. No appointments:

• Spring Senior Drop-Off: Friday, April 8, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm
• Fall Senior Drop-Off: Friday, October 21, 2022, from 4 pm to 6 pm

Click here for a list of acceptable items
No business or commercial waste or shredding

WHAT IS HAZARDOUS WASTE?

• Products containing toxic chemicals like cleaning products, solvents, pesticides, oil-based paints and weed killer.
  Batteries, Light bulbs, fire extinguishers & smoke alarms.
• Expired Medication – Oakland County, Operation Medicine Cabinet

Why shouldn’t Hazardous Waste be disposed of with your trash or flushed down the toilet or sink?

• These products can be a threat to living beings and they can pollute the air, water, and soil.

HOW TO IDENTIFY HAZARDOUS WASTE —

Look for key words on containers such as “Danger”, “Caution”, “Poison”, “Flammable”, “Corrosive” or “Use in Well Ventilated Area”.

MORE INFO:

• A post card announcing these events is mailed to residents each year before the spring HHW event.
• All info is subject to change. Check with West Bloomfield Township Planning & Development Department for more info.
• Contact or the Planning & Development Services Department directly – 248-451-4818 or Email ksederlund@wbtownship.org
• Official HHW event(s) flyer (1 page, PDF) –
• Source for this posting is the WB Township website HHW event page as of 2022-03-21.

Oakland County Document Shredding Events 2022

Experts always say it’s best to have sensitive documents shredded to protect against theft. Confidential and personal documents will be shred on site by Rapid Shred’s state-of-the-art high volume shredding truck. The truck will be in the parking lot. There is no need for residents to leave their cars. Arrive early as there is typically a line of cars, although the line moves quickly.

Residents are reminded to limit documents to three or four boxes of paper only. This service is available to residents only. No commercial or business use.

These events are sponsored by Vibe Credit Union, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Oakland County residents may bring their confidential, personal documents to be shred on site for free by Rapid Shred’s state-of-the-art, high volume shredding truck.

• Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 5 pm to 7 pm
  at Oakland County Farmers Market,
  2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford (map)
• Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, from 9 am to 11 am
  at Catalpa Oaks County Park,
  27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield (map)
• Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, 3 pm to 5 pm
  at Red Oaks Waterpark,
  1455 E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights (map)

The Rapid Shred High Tech Recycling trucks will be in the parking lot. Please arrive early as there is typically a line of cars, but the line moves quickly.

Residents are reminded to limit documents to three or four boxes of PAPER ONLY for the shredding truck.

Sponsored by Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard

Also note that an Electronics Recycling Event will be held at the same dates, times, and locations.

Oakland County Electronic Recycling Events 2022

• Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 5 pm to 7 pm
  at Oakland County Farmers Market,
  2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford (map)
• Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, from 9 am to 11 am
  at Catalpa Oaks County Park,
  27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield (map)
• Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, 3 pm to 5 pm
  at Red Oaks Waterpark,
  1455 E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights (map)

Accepted items –

• Computers and servers
• Laptops and tablets
• Computer monitors (LCD Only)
• Printers and fax machines
• Toner cartridges
• Switches and routers
• Computer cords and cables
• Docking stations
• Keyboards and mice
• Electronic toys/electric cables/Christmas lights
• Battery back ups
• Computer parts
• Phones and phone systems
• Cellular phones & accessories
• Digital cameras
• Cable/Sat boxes, modems
• DVD & VCR players
• Household appliances
• Game consoles
• LCD, LED, & Plasma TV’s
• Rechargeable batteries
• Portable MP3 players

NOT accepted at this event…

• No tube televisions or monitors
• No wood cabinet rear projection TV
• No light bulbs
• No wood cabinet speakers
• No alkaline or nicad batteries

Do you have something else that plugs in, but don’t see it listed here?
Call High Tech Recycling at 248-975-7206
https://www.hightechrecyclingmi.com/

Also note that a DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT will be held at the same dates, times, and locations.

Farmington Hills is giving consideration to a proposal for a temporary concrete batch mixing plant on Northwestern Highway. The plant would be on the east side of Northwestern, just south of 14 Mile Road, adjacent to the Public Storage facility.

A PUBLIC HEARING will be held:

The hearing is open to anyone having an interest in this matter.

The application may be reviewed at the FH Planning Office on any business day between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm

See this posting for more details.