There are no active landfills in Van Buren County. All waste generated is collected and transported to landfills in other counties.
Van Buren County has a solid waste management plan that is available for review by contacting the MSU Extension office:
Beth Clawson MSU Extension Educator Greening Michigan Institute 219 Paw Paw St., Suite 201 Paw Paw, MI 49079 269-657-8213 Phone 269-657-6678 fax clawsonb@anr.msu.edu www.msue.msu.edu/vanburen
The MSU Extension office also coordinates household hazardous waste collection days, computer recycling days, training for composting and master gardening and much more.
Check out the website (link below) for details on these programs and more.
Related Links:
MSU Extension - recycling, composting information for county residents
Michigan Solid Waste Facilities
Michigan Recycled Materials Market Directory
Documents/Forms:
Van Buren County Recycling Guide
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