Recycling

Why We Care:

“Unnecessary waste threatens our nation’s future. In the US, every year 22 million tons of household recyclables go to landfills, become litter, and pollute our waters. Recycling protects resources from depletion, allows communities to manage the amount of trash they have to handle, and protects the environment by saving water and greenhouse gases. In America, our capture rate of household recycables is about 50 percent. Those recyclables that escape translate to $1.8 billion lost in addition to the wasted water, and energy.” - Recycling Partnership

Our Big Goal:

Improve the recycle rate in Leelanau County

Take Action:

• Know what is acceptable and not.

• Recycle Your Hazardous Waste

  Appointments must be made ahead - learn more about what can be recycled and dates here.
  

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Recycling & Hazardous Waste Information in Leelanau County