Regional material-management plan presented; Gratiot County recycling rate far below state benchmark
A regional Heartland Material Management Plan covering eight counties was presented; staff said Gratiot County's recycling rate is 12.1% compared with the state's 25% goal and invited local feedback during a 90‑day public comment period beginning the 21st.
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A regional draft material-management plan covering Gratiot and seven neighboring counties was presented to the board for review and comment. The presenter described regional goals — mapping haulers, model contract language, drive-time analyses for drop-off sites, and an education/outreach program to increase recycling and organics diversion.
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