Recycling and Waste Services
Got something to get rid of? You've come to the right place.The Emmet County Department of Public Works provides options for recycling, composting, or disposing of almost anything. And we constantly strive to make our offerings more comprehensive, environmentally positive, affordable, and convenient.
Our services are listed in the light blue box at the left. If you can't find what you're looking for here, call us at (231) 348-0640.Thanks for your interest in doing the right thing with your discards.
Stimulus Energy Grant Awarded to Processing Expansion

20th Anniversary Celebration
NEW: Official History of the Emmet County DPW
- What inspires you to recycle?
- What remarkable/funny thing did your child say about recycling?
- How did you, or someone you know, help make recycling a reality in Emmet County?
- What funny things have happened with recycling at your house, at the drop site… at your in-laws?
- How did you know when you were (or your spouse or your boss was!) hooked on recycling?
- Any observation or story that comes to mind about recycling in Emmet County!
Those submitting the top 3 stories, as chosen by a three-judge panel, will receive a tote full of great recycling-related prizes. The deadline to be considered for the prizes is June 1, 2010. Winners will be announced on June 25, 2010.
How to submit your story
- Call our “Story Line” at 231-348-0671
- e-mail your story to recycle@emmetcounty.org
- or mail your story, collage—whatever!—to us at
Emmet County DPW, 200 Division St. Ste G-76, Petoskey MI 49770
Press Release with Story: A Recycling Resister Goes to Hawaii
Tours/Education
From second-graders to Senators, we're delighted to help everyone learn more about recycling and waste disposal. We frequently conduct tours of our Recycling Center in Harbor Springs and also make numerous presentations each year, for example to school groups, service clubs, church groups, meetings of government leaders, and trade groups.
To schedule a program, call or e-mail our Communications and Education Coordinator, Kate Melby, at (231) 348-0671 or kmelby@emmetcounty.org.
Questions? Contact Us
| General Questions | (231) 348-0640 |
| Household Recycling Questions | (231) 348-0640 |
| Recycling for Businesses | (231) 348-0648 |
| Recycling at Your Event | (231) 348-0648 |
| Media Inquires | (231) 348-0640 |
| System and Administration Questions | (231) 348-0640 |
Mailing Address: Emmet County DPW
200 Division Street, Suite G76
Petoskey MI 49770
Roads, Utilities, Trees, etc...
Note: We do not manage roads, utilities, or other public facilities not related to waste or recycling. If you are looking for information on these, you might try:
- Roads - contacting the Road Commission.
- Utilities - contacting your township or municipality.
- Other Public Facilities - contacting the township or municipality where the facility is located.