Recycling Infrastructure Grant Community Updates
This is your update on the Van Buren transfer station improvement projects. It will be updated at least once a month. You can also access https://vanburencd.org/recycling/ and scroll down to the blue drop-down boxes for up to date general transfer station information.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Geneva/ South Haven:
- Improvements were made to the site for easier access of vehicles. The driveway was compacted and repaired for easier access to the facility for residents.
- The yard waste and compost area was cleared and better established to allow drop off of brush and lawn waste for residents.
- Paving was completed for the waste and recycling unloading area to allow a cleaner and better accessible drop off area and pads for the recycling containers to be placed.
- Finally, a storage building was erected for future use to collect hard to recycle items.
- What can be recycled: paper, cardboard, metal (cans), plastics, scrap metal, yard waste
Paw Paw:
- The waste and recycling center in Paw Paw underwent a major renovation. This included pouring concrete pads for the recycling containers to sit on, as well as applying asphalt to the entire drive.
- The Township updated all of the buildings on site with new siding and roofing.
- Additionally, a new building was added to house an attendant to help with recycling cost recovery.
- A new fence was installed along with cameras for site security.
- To complete this project, all new wayfinding and educational signage was added.
- What can be recycled: paper, cardboard, metal (cans), plastics, scrap metal, concrete
IN PROGRESS PROJECTS AS OF 1/17/2024
Arlington:
- The project will need additional funding for additional gravel on site. The Township is working on getting quotes for the gravel.
- The Township is inquiring about additional costs to connect electricity to the attendant building on site.
- Signage has been sent to vendors for quotes.
- The attendant building is complete as well as the concrete pads for the containers to sit on.
Bangor:
- Site work was delayed, but it is expected to be completed by the deadline in May.
Bloomingdale:
- Township acquiring additional signage with leftover funds.
- The initial project is complete.
- Ground work was done to regrade the driveway.
- Gravel was added for site maintenance.
- Storage containers were purchased for future hard to recycle items.
Covert:
- Waiting on signage to be installed by the vendor.
- Will be placing recycling bins in parks in the township.
- Waiting on a grant amendment to reallocate funding to equipment
Decatur:
- Fencing is complete
- Site grading is complete and asphalt millings were laid to improve the driving surface.
- Attendant building is complete and delivered.
- Discussions among community partners on electrical and lighting underway.
- Signage complete and ready for install
- Will purchase storage containers for hard to recycle items.
