Free Soil Township

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
2024-08-17 | Mason County Road Commission, 510 E State Street, Scottville, MI, 49454, United States
On the third Saturday of August each year, the MLCD holds a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.
From Your Home: Aerosols, Batteries, Bug Sprays, Cell Phones, Chlorine Bleach, cleaning products, Electronics (TVs/Computers/radios), Fire Extinguishers, Floor Care Products, Florescent Light Bulbs, Ink Cartridges, Medicines, Mercury, Oven Cleaners, Small Appliances. Small freon containing appliances (mini fridges, window AC units) will be accepted for a $20 charge. Large freon appliances can be taken to Padnos free of charge (231) 845-0241.
From Your Garage: Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, Car Batteries, Car Wax, Diesel Fuel, Engine Cleaners, Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Grease, Kerosene, Motor Oil, Oil/Gas Mixes, Oil Filters, and Transmission Fluid.
From Your Workshop: Glues/Adhesives, Paint Brush Cleaners, Wood Stain, and oil-based Paint Products.
From Your Farm, Yard & Garden: Fertilizers, Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Mouse/Rat Poison, Pesticides, and Pool Chemicals.
Unacceptable Materials:
Ammunition, Explosives, Household Trash, Tires, Latex Paint and Styrofoam.

Latex paint can be safely disposed of by opening the can to air dry and adding cat litter, sawdust or other absorbent materials. Once dry, the paint can be disposed of in your regular garbage. If you have a lot, it may be possible to donate it to the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore (231) 843-0396.

Tips for Safe Transportation:

Keep items (especially pharmaceuticals) in their original and labeled containers.
Do NOT mix contents of unknown or unlabeled containers.
Do NOT transport containers with open lids.
Secure all containers so they cannot slide, tip or spill.

This event is available to Mason County residents. Pre-registration is required for amounts exceeding 200 pounds of chemicals. We will not accept materials before or after the event. Participation is free, although donations are accepted and appreciated!
Volunteers are needed before and during the event. Please contact the Mason-Lake Conservation District if interested at (231) 757-3707 ext 5.
Contact Mason-Lake Conservation District for more information.

TOWNSHIP CLEAN-UP DAY
2024-05-11 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Free Soil/Meade Firehall, 2613 E. Michigan Street, Free Soil, 49411
There will be a township cleanup day for residences of Free Soil and Meade Townships on the second Saturday in May from 8am – 12pm.
Restrictions: No tires, No Freon
For residences of Free Soil and Meade Townships, please bring residency verification with you.

MARCH 2024 BOARD MEETING
2024-03-18 19:30 - 20:00 | Free Soil/Meade Firehall, 2613 E. Michigan Street, Free Soil, 49411
Our board meets on the 3rd Monday of every month. Any cancellations or rescheduling will be posted on our website as soon as the changes are agreed upon by our board members.
To view the archive of our previous meeting minutes, click HERE.
To contact our Township Board, click HERE.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT TIMES MAY VARY.

FEBRUARY 2024 BOARD MEETING
2024-02-19 19:30 - 20:00 | Free Soil/Meade Firehall, 2613 E. Michigan Street, Free Soil, 49411

JANUARY 2024 BOARD MEETING
2024-01-15 19:30 - 20:00 | Free Soil/Meade Firehall, 2613 E. Michigan Street, Free Soil, 49411

DECEMBER 2022 BOARD MEETING
2022-12-19 19:30 - 20:00 | Free Soil Township Hall, 2691 E. Michigan Street, Free Soil, MI, 49411, United States
Our board meets on the 3rd Monday of every month. Any cancellations or rescheduling will be posted on our website as soon as the changes are agreed upon by our board members.
To view this month’s meeting agenda, click HERE.
To view the archive of our previous meeting minutes, click HERE.
To contact our Township Board, click HERE.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT TIMES MAY VARY.

DECEMBER 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
2022-12-12 19:00 - 19:30 | Free Soil Township Hall, 2691 E. Michigan Street, Free Soil, MI, 49411, United States
***THIS IS A TESTMOSE DATE, SCHEDULE NEEDED***
To contact our Township Board, click HERE.
