Banks Township - no presentation was requested - We do not yet have a clear idea of why Banks Township rejected the opportunity to hear a presentation on recycling. Please call or write your supervisors, or attend a township meeting, and ask them why they're not interested in a recycling program!
Thomas Mann, Supervisor
9657 Circle Drive, Ellsworth, 49729
Township meetings Monday, August 20 and Monday, September 17 at 7:30 (3rd Monday of each month)
Central Lake Township - presentation pending - Central Lake Township has a recycling program. The county pays some money into this program so that all county residents can bring paper, newspaper, boxboard and cardboard to this site. That paper is trucked to a local dairy farmer for use as cow bedding. While this is an excellent use for box board, cardboard and other low quality papers, it does not offer an opportunity to market high value office paper in order to obtain a return from the market.
The Central Lake recycling program (beyond paper) is open to citizens of Central Lake and Torch Lake Township only. There is some history of argument/grievance/distrust against the county from the early days of the recycling program. We believe it would take a very compelling argument to convince Central Lake to open it's recycling center up to county management. Please ask them to work with the rest of the county to build a recycling program that works for everyone!
Stanley Bean, Supervisor
PO Box 748, Central Lake, 49622
Township meetings Wednesday, August 15 and Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00 (3rd Wednesday of each month)
Chestonia Township - undecided - the presentation was made on June 4. Chestonia seems to fall in the middle of the "maybe" pack - they have an interest in recycling, but are unwilling to levy a household fee on the winter tax roles without informed feedback from their community. They also were unsure of where a recycling station could be sited in the township. It's very important that you let them know you support recycling in Chestonia Township!
Robert Beckner, Supervisor
PO Box 97, Alba, 49611
Township meetings Monday, August 6 and Monday, September 3 (though this is labor day - call to see when they'll reschedule) at 7:00 (1st Monday of each month)
Custer Township - no presentation was requested - We do not yet have a clear idea of why Custer Township rejected the opportunity to hear a presentation on recycling. From what we understand, Custer has a millage that covers SIX bags of landfill-bound garbage a week. Please call or write your supervisors, or attend a township meeting, and ask them why they're not interested in a recycling program!
Robert Ricksgers, Supervisor
4236 Ricksgers Road, Alden, 49612
Township meetings Tuesday, August 14 and Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Echo Township - no presentation was requested - We do not yet have a clear idea of why Echo Township rejected the opportunity to hear a presentation on recycling. Please call or write your supervisors, or attend a township meeting, and ask them why they're not interested in a recycling program!
William Derenzy, Supervisor
4954 West Old State Rd, Central Lake, 49622
Township meetings Tuesday, August 7 and Tuesday, September 4 at 7:30 (1st Tuesday of each month)
Elk Rapids township - undecided - the presentation was made on June 12. Elk Rapids has an excellent system, though it's hours are limited. Still, there is hesitancy to "risk" this system by committing to a county wide program, and to add the household fee (though much OR all of that could be covered by the millage they currently charge!). Please ask them to work with the rest of the county to build a recycling program that works for everyone!
William White, Supervisor
PO Box 365, Elk Rapids, 49629
Forest Home Township - voted to support! - at the initial presentation, supervisor Terry Smith and others were strongly supportive of recycling, and were unhappy that efforts made in that direction years ago became too expensive to continue (a very different system from the current proposal). One board member was concerned with what he saw as taxing the populace without allowing a vote on the issue - though as a millage vote this would be only a small fraction of a mill.
At the second meeting of the Board there was unanimous consent to move forward with the program. Please write a letter of thanks and a request for continued support!
Terry Smith, Supervisor
PO Box 317, Bellaire, 49615
Township meetings Thursday, September 6 and Thursday, October 4 at 7:00 (1st Thursday of each month)
Helena Township - undecided - the presentation was made on July 12. Helena seems to fall in the middle of the "maybe" pack - they have an interest in recycling, but are unwilling to levy a household fee on the winter tax roles without informed feedback from their community. It's very important that you let them know you support recycling in Helena Township!
Penny Wagner, Supervisor
PO Box 241, Alden, 49612
Township meetings Thursday, August 9 and Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 (2nd Thursday of each month)
Jordan Township - unwilling to support - Jordan Township officials were overtly and eagerly hostile to the notion of a recycling program in their Township. They made it clear that they are happy with recycling at the East Jordan site in Charlevoix County, and actually claimed that they pay for the privilege (numbers varied from $1 to $1000 a year). Of course, these were either blatant misstatements or claims made in ignorance - There is no agreement between ANY Antrim County Townships and Charlevoix County. Please let them know that you expect a higher level of responsibility and concern for recycling in Jordan Township!
Joseph Haney, Sr., Supervisor
5700 St. Johns Road, East Jordan, 49727
Township meetings Monday, August 27 and Monday, September 24 at 7:30 (4th Monday of each month)
Kearney Township - undecided - the presentation was made on July 2. Despite the strong presence of recycling supporters in the audience, Kearney Township supervisor Tim Comben was hostile to the notion of paying for recycling. He said, a number of times, "I don't recycle and I don't want to pay for people who do". No vote was cast. Kearney agreed to post an ad in the paper asking for feedback from their constituents. Kearney Township is an extremely important victory, as without Kearney it would be very difficult to place a recycling center in Bellaire. Please write a letter to Tim Comben and attend the township meeting!
Timothy Comben, Supervisor
PO Box 51, Bellaire, 49615
Township meetings Monday, August 6 and Monday, September 3 at 7:00 (1st Monday of each month)
Mancelona Township - voted to support! - Mancelona Township officials were thoughtful and diligent in their questioning of the program and it's costs. Unlike many Township officials, Mancelona recognized that they were granted the right and the responsibility of leadership in matters like this one, and voted to support the process. Note that this does not mean that Mancelona (or any other Township) is in for good - only that they are willing to progress to the next step of obtaining quotes, exploring potential sites, etc. If you live in the Township, write them to let them know you support their decision and want them to continue moving forward with a recycling center in Mancelona!
Gerald C. Patrick, Supervisor
PO Box 248, Mancelona, 49659
Township meetings Monday, August 20 and Monday, September 17 at 7:00 (3rd Monday of each month)
Milton Township - undecided - the presentation was made on July 9. Milton seems to fall in the middle of the "maybe" pack - they have an interest in recycling, but are unwilling to levy a household fee on the winter tax roles without informed feedback from their community. They also have an arrangement with Elk Rapids, and many community members admitted to taking advantage of the Acme site in Grand Traverse County. It's likely that Milton will support a county program if Elk Rapids makes the switch. It's very important that you let them know you support that switch!
Lon Bargy, Supervisor
4839 Cairn Hwy, Kewadin, 49648
Township meetings Monday, August 13 and Monday, September 10 at 7:00 (2nd Monday of each month)
Star Township - no presentation was requested - We do not yet have a clear idea of why Echo Township rejected the opportunity to hear a presentation on recycling. Please call or write your supervisors, or attend a township meeting, and ask them why they're not interested in a recycling program!
Richard Steel, Supervisor
9577 Alba Hwy, Elmira, 49730
Township meetings Wednesday, September 5 and Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30 (1st Wednesday of each month)
Torch Lake Township - unwilling to support - Torch Lake residents get a great deal. They are able to recycle at both Central Lake and Elk Rapids sites, and pay very little for the privilege (subsidized by waste fees at Central Lake and an Elk Rapids millage). Some folks also admitted to recycling in Acme when it was more convenient for them. As long as their sweet deal continues it's unlikely that they would choose to raise their own fees just to obtain a slight improvement in convenience. This situation may change with time.
Kim Schmidt, Supervisor
PO Box 713, Eastport, 49627
Township meetings Tuesday, August 16 and Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30 (3rd Tuesday of each month)
Warner Township - no presentation was requested - We do not yet have a clear idea of why Warner Township rejected the opportunity to hear a presentation on recycling. Please call or write your supervisors, or attend a township meeting, and ask them why they're not interested in a recycling program!
Matthew Dobrzelewski, Supervisor
1663 Dobleski Road, Elmira, 49730
Township meetings Wednesday, September 5 and Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 (1st Wednesday of each month)
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