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Press Release: Kent County Department of Public Works hires new waste reduction educator

Jan 12, 2023 | News

Herrboldt to help educate residents and businesses on waste reduction, recycling Grand Rapids, MI – The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) has hired a new waste reduction educator to help residents and businesses reduce and repurpose waste. Micah Herrboldt...

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Kent County to construct transfer station for residents, waste haulers – Waste Today

Kent County to construct transfer station for residents, waste haulers – Waste Today

Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

Kent County, Michigan, residents and waste haulers will soon have a safer facility to drop off recycling and waste. The Kent County Board of Public Works (DPW) is planning to construct a transfer station in Plainfield Township, Michigan. The board approved a $15.9...

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Holiday recycling; what works and what gums up the works – Fox 17

Holiday recycling; what works and what gums up the works – Fox 17

Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

  Holiday recycling; what works and what gums up the works The Kent County Department of Public Works— and really all Departments of Public Works— have a wish list of their own this holiday season; your help. Once the gifts are unwrapped and toys of all sorts...

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5 things to know about recycling holiday materials

5 things to know about recycling holiday materials

Nov 30, 2022 | Uncategorized

It’s that special time of year to open gifts with loved ones, decorate your space and cook for the family. It’s also the time of year when Americans throw away 25% more trash than any other time of year. The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) recently...

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Kent County DPW: 1,800 used tires recycled at free collection event – Fox 17

Kent County DPW: 1,800 used tires recycled at free collection event – Fox 17

Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A total of 1,800 tires were collected in Kent County during a free recycling event this month. The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) says the event was held at Grand Rapids SafeChem on Nov. 12. The number collected is enough to load...

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After Hours Service Fee

After closing hours we refuse the admittance of any additional customers. Customers that remain on the premises and are not done dumping by our closing time, a surcharge will be added to the tipping fee. This will cover all extra manpower and equipment costs that are incurred by the Department of Public Works. This is our policy and we can make NO EXCEPTIONS.

The surcharge fees are currently as follows:

Up to 15 minutes = $45
16-30 minutes = $90
31-45 minutes = $135
46-60 minutes = $180
For each additional unit time increment add $45.