Current Events

2023 Programs and Events

The Department of Waste Management (DWM) is actively planning for recycling and reuse programs. Please check back as additional information continues to be added. Be sure to scroll down to view all upcoming events!

2023 Save the Dates to Recycle!

September 23, 2023 Fall Electronics and Coat Collection
Open to all area residents.  Located at Chippewa Middle School, 4000 Okemos Road in Okemos from 9:00am to 1:00pm.  Click on link for details.

October 7, 2023 Free for Fall Event 
An appointment is required. Clinton County residents ONLY.

Unwanted/Unused Medication Collections - Free!

• Event Flyer (PDF)

See the Medication Collection Events page for a complete listing of events.

Mercury Health Thermometer Exchange - Free!

The DWM will accept old mercury health thermometers year round at our office located at 100 E State Street, Suite 1500 in St. Johns (First Floor of County Courthouse). Residents are encouraged to transport their old mercury thermometers in a plastic Ziploc baggie. The DWM will exchange your old mercury health thermometer for a new digital thermometer. Limit one digital thermometer per person.