Recycling Events
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Contact us at (517) 825-0162 or email us at hillsdalecd@macd.org
Scrap Tire Collection
Through a grant with EGLE, the Hillsdale Conservation District collects unwanted tires from Hillsdale County residents and landowners for FREE! The tires are loaded by a licensed tire hauler and shipped to a tire recycling plant in Michigan. This is our most successful recycling event in the county, and we look forward to continuing this great service!
Call, text, or email to register.
Next collection dates:
TBA
***Donations are greatly appreciated!!!***
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Through a grant with EGLE, the Hillsdale Conservation District collects unwanted tires from Hillsdale County residents and landowners for FREE! The tires are loaded by a licensed tire hauler and shipped to a tire recycling plant in Michigan. This is our most successful recycling event in the county, and we look forward to continuing this great service!
Call, text, or email to register.
Next collection dates:
TBA
***Donations are greatly appreciated!!!***
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Electronics (E-Waste) Collection
Hillsdale Conservation District partners with EGLE to host a free Electronics Recycling Collection day for county residents. Unused, unwanted, and non working electronics can be recycled including computers, televisions, cell phones, and tablets just to name a few.
Hillsdale Conservation District partners with EGLE to host a free Electronics Recycling Collection day for county residents. Unused, unwanted, and non working electronics can be recycled including computers, televisions, cell phones, and tablets just to name a few.
Clean Sweep
The Michigan Clean Sweep program helps protect the state's natural resources and prevent agriculture pollution by ensuring the safe and proper disposal of outdated, unused, unwanted pesticides in Michigan. Clean Sweep sites will accept pesticide products free of charge from any Michigan resident.
For more information on Clean Sweep visit the website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-2390_45388-11759--,00.html
The Michigan Clean Sweep program helps protect the state's natural resources and prevent agriculture pollution by ensuring the safe and proper disposal of outdated, unused, unwanted pesticides in Michigan. Clean Sweep sites will accept pesticide products free of charge from any Michigan resident.
For more information on Clean Sweep visit the website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-2390_45388-11759--,00.html
Free Well Water Screening
Please follow the links below to learn more about common Drinking Water contaminants
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This event is sponsored by the Hillsdale CD & Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program.
Please Note:
- Only drinking water well samples will be tested! Do NOT bring samples from public water supplies or non-drinking water sources such as swimming pools, etc.
- Sample Events are limited to one sample per well, or household.
- All samples must be less than 48 hours old for a valid nitrate test.
- You do not have to use a special bottle to collect your sample. Any small clean jar, cup, or bottle with a secure cap will work, and one ounce of water is enough.
For the Most Accurate Results, PLEASE:
1. Pick a tap that supplies water and has not run through any treatment devices (water softener, carbon filter, etc.) An outdoor faucet often works well.
2. Run the water for 10-15 minutes before collecting the sample. This will give the pump time to flush the water pressure tank and plumbing so you can take a valid sample. Do not sample through a hose! Rinse the sample bottle and lid thoroughly in the water to be sampled, then fill and cap the bottle.
3. Label the bottle clearly with your name and the sampling date
4. Keep the sample dark and cold (on ice or refrigerated) until it is dropped off.
Please Note:
- Only drinking water well samples will be tested! Do NOT bring samples from public water supplies or non-drinking water sources such as swimming pools, etc.
- Sample Events are limited to one sample per well, or household.
- All samples must be less than 48 hours old for a valid nitrate test.
- You do not have to use a special bottle to collect your sample. Any small clean jar, cup, or bottle with a secure cap will work, and one ounce of water is enough.
For the Most Accurate Results, PLEASE:
1. Pick a tap that supplies water and has not run through any treatment devices (water softener, carbon filter, etc.) An outdoor faucet often works well.
2. Run the water for 10-15 minutes before collecting the sample. This will give the pump time to flush the water pressure tank and plumbing so you can take a valid sample. Do not sample through a hose! Rinse the sample bottle and lid thoroughly in the water to be sampled, then fill and cap the bottle.
3. Label the bottle clearly with your name and the sampling date
4. Keep the sample dark and cold (on ice or refrigerated) until it is dropped off.
Soil Samples
The Hillsdale CD assists with Soil Sampling through A & L Great Lakes Labs
Please Contact us for more information - hillsdalecd@macd.org (517) 825-0162
Soil Samples Help:
-Any cropping operation! - Field Crops& Veg., Pasture, Fruits, Gardens, & more!
-Determine your soil pH, Organic Matter, and Nutrient Values
-Determine soil nutrient values based on each individual crop grown
HCD Guidelines:
-Hillsdale Conservation District determines how many samples per producer/landowner may be used (i.e. a cap of 100 samples or acres)
-You must pick up Soil Sample Boxes and Form at HCD Office
-All Sample Results will be mailed and/or e-mailed to you directly from the lab
-The HCD has a soil probe available for use. ($50 refundable Deposit required)
-MAEAP Technicians will help take soil samples upon request, free of charge.
For the Most Accurate Results, PLEASE:
1.) Collect your soil sample (plugs) in a plastic container ONLY! DO NOT USE METAL! A small plastic feed bucket, or old ice cream pail works great!
2.) Be sure to collect a representative sample of your field; i.e. be sure to take several samples in various locations and soil types if possible
3.) Sample when the Soil temperature is above 45 degrees F. (Typically soil samples are taken in the Fall after crop removal or in the Spring prior to planting)
4.) Sample when the ground is not too wet! This can give you poor, inaccurate results!
5.) Visit the MSU Extension website for more information on Soil Sampling or call your local Conservation District office!
6.) Keep your samples dry and out of the sun & send them to the lab ASAP!
The Hillsdale CD assists with Soil Sampling through A & L Great Lakes Labs
Please Contact us for more information - hillsdalecd@macd.org (517) 825-0162
Soil Samples Help:
-Any cropping operation! - Field Crops& Veg., Pasture, Fruits, Gardens, & more!
-Determine your soil pH, Organic Matter, and Nutrient Values
-Determine soil nutrient values based on each individual crop grown
HCD Guidelines:
-Hillsdale Conservation District determines how many samples per producer/landowner may be used (i.e. a cap of 100 samples or acres)
-You must pick up Soil Sample Boxes and Form at HCD Office
-All Sample Results will be mailed and/or e-mailed to you directly from the lab
-The HCD has a soil probe available for use. ($50 refundable Deposit required)
-MAEAP Technicians will help take soil samples upon request, free of charge.
For the Most Accurate Results, PLEASE:
1.) Collect your soil sample (plugs) in a plastic container ONLY! DO NOT USE METAL! A small plastic feed bucket, or old ice cream pail works great!
2.) Be sure to collect a representative sample of your field; i.e. be sure to take several samples in various locations and soil types if possible
3.) Sample when the Soil temperature is above 45 degrees F. (Typically soil samples are taken in the Fall after crop removal or in the Spring prior to planting)
4.) Sample when the ground is not too wet! This can give you poor, inaccurate results!
5.) Visit the MSU Extension website for more information on Soil Sampling or call your local Conservation District office!
6.) Keep your samples dry and out of the sun & send them to the lab ASAP!
