Storm Clean-up Continues; Townships Open Storm Waste Disposal Centers
As communities throughout Kent County continue storm clean-up, local agencies are working to assist in disposal of storm-related brush and tree debris.
Storm Waste Disposal Centers
Local townships have opened storm waste disposal centers, allowing residents to drop-off yard, brush and tree debris caused by Thursday night’s storm. The list of storm waste disposal centers will be updated as additional locations become available. Residents with questions should contact their local township, city, or village.
Plainfield and Alpine Township
Locations:
- Versluis Park: 3650 Versluis Park NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Saturday, August 26 – Tuesday, September 5 (8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Park is closed to recreational activity beginning 8/29
- Property at 5580 Alpine Avenue, Comstock Park, Michigan
Monday, August 28 – Friday, September 1 (12 - 6 p.m.)- Saturday, September 2 - Sunday, September 3 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Eligibility: Available only to Alpine and Plainfield Township residents and property owners. Residents will need to provide identification for drop-off.
Accepted Materials: Yard waste or tree debris only; no commercial or industrial products will be accepted. Loads will be inspected and any load that is not “green,” meaning tree or brush waste, will be rejected.
Cannon Township
Location:
- Cannon Township Center, 6878 Belding Road NE, Rockford, Michigan
- Storm waste drop-off is available Sunday through Saturday, 24 hours a day.
- Water, bathrooms, and phone charging are also available.
Eligibility: Anyone in need of the service.
Accepted Materials: Yard waste or tree debris only; no commercial or industrial products will be accepted.
Cascade Township
• Cascade Fire Station No. 2, 2990 Buttrick Ave SE, Ada, MI
Friday, August 25 - Friday, September 1 (24 hours/day)
Eligibility: Cascade residents, only
Accepted Materials: Yard waste or tree debris only; no commercial or industrial products will be accepted.
FOR MORE INFO: Call Cascade Township offices at 616.949.1500
Ongoing Roadside Clean-up by Kent County Road Commission
Kent County Road Commission (KCRC) continues storm-related clean-up efforts, which are ongoing and anticipated to continue through the next several weeks. While a dedicated crew will continue daily clean-up efforts, general operations will continue to prioritize safety-related issues and road improvement and preservation projects that are time/weather sensitive.
- KCRC will only remove debris from trees that grew within the right-of-way.
- Residents are advised to take care of debris generated from other areas of their property.
- Residents are encouraged to wear bright or high visibility clothing, exercising caution near the road and keeping a safe distance from any downed wires that may remain.
“KCRC’s priority is safety, and our crews have been working since Thursday night to clear trees and other debris from the traveled portion of the road in the timeliest manner possible. What remains is most likely on or near downed wires and cannot be removed until the wires are addressed,” said Jerry Byrne, KCRC’s deputy managing director of operations.
“Residents are reminded that any debris that originated from trees outside the right-of-way are their responsibility to dispose of properly. KCRC crews will not be disposing of yard waste that has been thrown into ditches or moved to the side of the road. This is the responsibility of the property owner.”
As a reminder, emergency road issues should be directed to 911, who dispatches the appropriate emergency responders, including KCRC. Non-emergency related road concerns can be sent via KCRC’s online Report an Issue form, found here.