Kent County Department of Public Works

Kent County Department of Public Works inside of a Material Recovery Facility

Kent County DPW, operates as an enterprise fund within Kent County government, showcasing a unique model for operating as an independent business unit. They play a crucial role in managing waste while promoting recycling and sustainable waste disposal within the county. Their partnership with the Recycle, MI campaign demonstrates their commitment to making a positive…

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City of Grand Rapids

City of Grand Rapids children disposing of recyclables in a recycling cart.

The city of Grand Rapids operates a recycling program for the second largest municipality in Michigan with a fleet of carts, both 96-gallon and 64-gallon, totaling an impressive 55,000 carts distributed throughout the city. The organization has embraced the single-stream recycling approach since 2010, simplifying the recycling process for residents by allowing them to place…

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