Summer Environmental Education Programs

The Department of Waste Management is facilitating an exciting new Environmental Education Program this year!  Programs will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday thru Thursday, from June 9 thru August 20. An exciting lineup covering a range of topics is available in partnership with a number of local agencies including Sleepy Hollow State Park, Bath Township, the DeWitt Area Recreation Authority, and the Clinton Area Transit System. Information is provided below. For further details click here.

All programs, unless otherwise noted, will be located at Sleepy Hollow State Park's Visitor & Interpretive Center (the old Beach House/Concession Stand building at the beach). Programs are free of charge. Call Kathleen Donahue, Environmental Educator at 989-224-5177 for more detailed information and program registration. Participants must register at least two days before the scheduled program. Bus transportation is available thru Clinton Area Transit. Ask for more details at the time of registration.

The Nature and Family, Water Explorers and Wildlife Forensics Programs are being held at Sleepy Hollow State Park. Three other environmental education programs will be held at different locations. A Day at Hazel Ridge Farm will be in Bath and Environmental Careers and the Raptors: Birds of Prey will be held at Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center in Eaton Rapids.

Clean Community Event 9-19-09

Clinton County will offer its second Clean Community Event of the year on September 19 in DeWitt Township from 8:00 AM thru 2:00 PM.

Clean Community Events assist residents to recycle or properly dispose of just about any household generated waste item. Items accepted include household hazardous waste, farm and landscaping chemicals, motor oil and antifreeze, electronic waste, bulky waste or junk items, scrap metal, appliances, tires, yard waste and clothing, textiles and reusable household items for donation.  For a detailed listing of the types of materials accepted click here.

There are fees for some items, but most materials are collected for free.  Click on the link to the left for the Fee Schedule.  The events are also open to small businesses, however additional fees do apply for hazardous and electronic waste items. Disposal fees are waived for volunteers! For more information, click here.

Residents must call 989-224-5186 and schedule an appointment to attend an event, there are no exceptions.  Appointments can also be made by sending an email to waste@clinton-county.org.

For More Information or to learn about other disposal and recycling options that may be available:  Call the Clinton County Department of Waste Management between the hours of 8:30 AM & 4:00 PM at 989/224-5186, 224-5177 or 224-5187, or send us an email at waste@clinton-county.org.