Special Services

Christmas Tree Recycling

Do you love the idea of a real Christmas tree but hate the problem of disposing of it?  If you live in Holland or Park Township your problem is now solved.

From December 26 through January 31, you can bring your Christmas tree to the Holland Township Quincy Street Park, located at 14025 Quincy Street, to be recycled.  Trees can be brought to the park from dawn to dusk.  Follow the signs to the drop-off area. 

PLEASE LIMIT THIS TO CHRISTMAS TREES ONLY.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Ottawa County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste at no cost.  Example of items accepted include:  used motor oil and filters, antifreeze, old gasoline, car batteries, household cleaners, pool chemicals, pesticides, oil based paint, computers, and fluorescent light bulbs.  Please take your hazardous products to:

Ottawa County Resource Recovery Service Center
14053 Quincy St.
Holland, MI 49424

Tuesday, Thursday, and the 2nd Saturday of the month.
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

Clean Up Days 2011 

Black River Recycling & Supply on Lakewood Boulevard.  Located between 120th and 112th Avenues. (First driveway east of Kendall Electric at 11560 Lakewood Blvd.)  ID will be required 

The following items CANNOT be accepted:   paints, drain oils, solvents and other petroleum products, fuel tanks, and sealed containers.  Batteries and lawn waste will be accepted (no tree stumps).There is a limit of 2 appliances per household and 4 automobile tires per household.

All roofing must be contained, not loose.  It must be boxed or bagged.

7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 16

7 a.m. to noon
May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15

Fall Leaf Collection 2011

Disposal of leaves brought to a collection site will again be provided in cooperation with Holland Township.  Those wishing to use this service may bring leaves to any of the sites listed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the dates indicated.  LEAF Drop Off Only.  No  Branches or brush will be accepted.  If leaves are brought to the drop off site in plastic bags, you will be asked to empty the leaves out of the bags into the disposal bins.  No plastic bags are accepted.  However, paper bags may be used.

Fairgrounds, Ottawa Beach Road:  October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19

Dunton Park, Howard Avenue:  October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19

Maatman Center, Harrington Avenue:  October 22, October 29, November 12