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Apr
27
Sat
2013
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day

West Bloomfield Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

  • Spring event: Saturday, April 27, 2013
  • Fall event: Saturday, October 5, 2013

Information:

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
May
4
Sat
2013
Open House at the SOCWA Gardens @ SOCWA Gardens
May 4 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

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

ArborFest-2013-flyer

Tree Mulching Guidelines for Southeast Michigan

Sep
4
Wed
2013
Trash pickup delay
Sep 4 – Sep 5 all-day

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
Nov
20
Wed
2013
Annual Dues must be paid by 4/1
Nov 20 – Nov 21 all-day

Annual Dues must be paid by 4/1

Dec
13
Fri
2013
Yard waste pickup ends
Dec 13 – Dec 14 all-day
Yard waste pickup start and end dates for 2013
  • Monday, April 1, 2013 – yard waste collection begins
  • Friday, December 13, 2013 – yard waste collection ends
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