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West Bloomfield Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event
- Spring event: Saturday, April 27, 2013
- Fall event: Saturday, October 5, 2013
Information:
- Information Hotline 248-451-4834. Taped message only.
- Postcards will also be mailed out by the Township. haz-waste-events-postcard-2013
- West Bloomfield Township website – Environmental Services department
Acceptable items include:
- Garage and garden chemicals, workshop materials, kitchen and bath cleaners, batteries, electronics, paint, and much more
- Non-perishable, unexpired food donations for the Lighthouse of Oakland County “Food for Hungry Kids” drive.
- Curbside drop-off of unwanted firearms, ammunition, and prescription medications in the front parking lot of the Police Department
- Personal documents for shredding – up to 50 pounds
ARBORFEST….WITH COMPOST!
OPEN HOUSE AT THE SOCWA GARDENS
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 – From 9:30 am to Noon – Drop in any time
3910 W. Webster Rd., Royal Oak between Coolidge Ave. & Greenfield Rd.,
OUTDOOR OPEN HOUSE WITH TENT – RAIN OR SHINE
REGISTRATION: LFDean@aol.com
Demonstrations throughout the morning:
ReLeaf Michigan bareroot trees and shrubs (ReleafMichigan.blogspot.com)
- Tree mulching demonstrations – Tree mulch available for pickup, courtesy of Paul’s Tree Service
- Tour the Native Landscape Education Site – Native shrubs for biodiversity….why not a biohedge?
- Composting demos by Master Composters; compost bin choices
- Using compost for a pest-free garden…and more!
- Core aeration for the lawn…with compost demonstration by Total Lawn Care Inc.,
Endorsed by the Michigan Green Industry Association through the Healthy Lawn Care Program for Watershed Protection
Sponsored by SOCWA, The Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (www.socwa.org)
Activities presented by SOCWA Master Composter Volunteers
Trash pickup delay due to Labor Day
- Labor Day – Monday, September 2, 2013 (collection 1 day behind)
- Put trash out Tuesday evening for Wednesday pickup
KNIA Board Meeting
Thurs, Sept 19, 2013 at 7:00
Toth residence, 5586 Abington
KNIA Board Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm
at the Katz residence, 5580 Abington
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Monday, April 1, 2013 – yard waste collection begins
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Friday, December 13, 2013 – yard waste collection ends
KNIA Board Meeting
at the Margosian residence, 5558 Northcote