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The Mason-Lake Conservation District is conducting a cell phone recycling fundraiser. There’s nothing to buy. We are simply asking you to protect the environment by donating your used digital cell phone (s), working or non-working.
There are over 65 million cellular phones stockpiled in U.S. households creating 30,000 tons of potentially hazardous waste. Cell phones contain toxic substances including Arsenic, Antimony, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc which leach into soil and groundwater from landfills and form highly toxic dioxins & furans during incineration.
Your used cell phone(s) may be tax deductible and will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations or refurbished and sold. 100% of the proceeds will help fund Mason-Lake Conservation District’s Educational Program. For more information call 231-757-3708 ext 3. |
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Recycle for a Better Tomorrow
The use of Ink Jet cartridges is increasing rapidly. If you are presently using Ink Jet technology and are throwing your used cartridges away, please call us.
The Mason-Lake CD has “mail-in” bags, that are pre-addressed and have proper postage. Each time you change your printer, fax, plotter, cad, etc. cartridge, please consider recycling. The District receives a small check twice a year for cartridges which are recycled. This money goes into our Educational Program.
For more information or to request some “mail-in” bags call us at 231-757-3708. Your help in this recycling effort is greatly appreciated! |
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SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH NRCS & DISTRICT OFFICE
· Technical Assistance to Landowners
· Spring & Fall Beachgrass Sales
· Soil Survey Books & Aerial Photos
· Newsletters/News Articles/Annual Report
· Groundwater Stewardship Program
· Local Source for Conservation Materials
· Local Source for Conservation Books
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TECHNICAL SERVICES
· Tree Species Selection & Planting Assistance
· Fertilizer & Livestock Waste Management
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Help our environment. Help our community. Donate your cell phone! |
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Dispose of Unwanted Pesticides and Household Hazardous Waste
Mason County, Manistee County and Oceana County will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on SEPTEMBER 13, 2008. This is a ONE DAY ONLY event. Participation is free but donations are greatly appreciated.
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS: Automotive Batteries, Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, Car Wax, Contaminated Oil, Diesel Fuel, Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Grease, Kerosene, Motor Oil, Oil/Gas Mixtures, Transmission Fluids. PAINT PRODUCTS: Artists’ Paints, Deck Stain, Epoxies, Glue/Adhesives, Lead Based Paint, Oil Based Paint, Paint Stripper, Preservatives, Thinners & Solvents, Turpentine, Varnish and Sealers. YARD & GARDEN PRODUCTS: Chemical Fertilizer, Fungicides, Herbicides, Insect Foggers, Insect Killers, Insect Repellents, Mouse/Rat Poison, Pesticides. CLEANERS: Cleaning Solvents, Dry Cleaning Solutions, Floor/Furniture Polish, Metal Polish, Muriatic Acid, Navel Jelly, Oven Cleaners, Rust Removers, Silver Polish. MISCELLANEOUS: Cell Phones, Florescent-Light Bulbs, Household Batteries, Ink Jet Cartridges, Lighter Fluids, Mercury, Moth Balls, Nail Polish Remover, Pool Chemicals, Medication, Copier/Laser Cartridges.
UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: Tires, Latex Paint, Ammunition or Explosives, Fire Extinguishers, Radioactive Materials, Appliances and Furniture.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE OVER 200 LBS. OF WASTE FOR DISPOSAL
For More information Contact your Local Conservation District at the following numbers: Mason-Lake CD: 231-757-3708 x3 Manistee CD: 231-889-4761 Oceana CD: 231-861-4967 x3 |