Recycling still matters
We are encouraging recyclers to hold on to their recyclables until services resume. This includes bottles & cans covered under the Bottle Bill. These materials, and your programs, are part of a larger supply chain that provide feedstock for a significant number of businesses and organizations, large and small, across the state, and their livelihoods depend on it.
As of this time, curbside recycling collection within Clinton County is going on as normal. Please do not overload your carts and double check your acceptable items lists. It is very important to recycle right and know it before you throw it!
If you must drop off your recyclables, please practice social distancing.
Drop off recycling centers that are still open include:
– Granger Recycling Center on Wood Road (517) 372-2800
– St Johns Lions Club on Swegles in St Johns – M-F, 7am to Noon & closed on weekends (989) 640-1313
– Village of Fowler (for local residents only)
– Village of Maple Rapids (for local residents only)
Don’t see your location on this list? Please call them for details before you make the trip.
Please sort your recyclables properly at these drop off sites. When in doubt, please throw it out. And remember to distance yourself at least six feet from fellow patrons.
Additional resources can always be found by using the Clinton County Waste Wizard search tool. At this time, please always call ahead before you make the trip.
https://www.clinton-county.org/679/Waste-Wizard
Special COVID-19 Updates
Gunnisonville Meadows: residents and staff free from COVID-19 symptoms
A little over a week ago, Mid-Michigan District Health Deparment (MMDHD) and Gunnisonville Meadows Senior Assisted Living reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases, which included 17 residents and 2 staff members. As previously reported, this sadly included the death of 4 residents.
Mid-Michigan District Health Department and Gunnisonville Meadows are grateful to report no new cases or deaths and the end of the 14-day quarantine period. No residents or staff members currently show symptoms. The facility is still closed to all but essential staff as a preventative measure; residents are doing well, and the staff takes great care to ensure residents stay active and engaged.
The employees who tested positive have fully recovered and have returned to work. Residents who had tested positive were isolated in their rooms for two weeks and are on the road to recovery.
Robert Baldino, co-owner of Gunnisonville Meadows stated, “We pride ourselves in treating our residents as family. While this has been an emotional and trying time for all, we want to thank our residents, resident families and staff for their continued passion, care and support. Gunnisonville Meadows chose to voluntarily test everyone at our facility to best treat, isolate and care for residents. We hope everyone understands that all facilities, no matter how fully prepared, are vulnerable to COVID-19, but taking appropriate measures and testing can help save lives.”
Gunnisonville Meadows continues to work closely with MMDHD. They are currently:
– Taking temperatures every three hours
– Monitoring residents’ respiratory and oxygen levels every three hours
– Cleaning and disinfecting the facility many times a day
– Practicing enhanced hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment for staff, including N95 masks and gowns
All communal spaces remain closed and non-essential visitors are prohibited from entering the facility. Mid-Michigan District Health Department will continue to provide infection control guidance as needed.
Stay Updated
Mid-Michigan District Health Department website: www.mmdhd.org
MDHHS’s website: www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
CDC’s website: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Learn how to prepare for a pandemic: ready.gov/pandemic
Guide to Coronavirus for Cancer Patients
Older adults with cancer and chronic illness have the highest risk for developing severe complications from COVID-19. Knowing how to prepare and protect yourself against the virus could make all the difference for you and your family.
For more information go to https://www.asbestos.com/cancer/coronavirus-guide/.
Mint Country Garden Club meeting canceled
The monthly meeting of Mint Country Garden Club will not be held this May due to concerns about the Covid 19 virus. They will keep members updated about future meetings. The Planting Party is also cancelled.
For members wishing to work in gardens at Hazel Finley they will notify you about when they can begin that work again.
For further information about meetings or how to become a member, email mintcountrygardenclub@gmail.com or call 517-599-6307.
Yard waste and brush pick-up suspended
The yard waste and brush curb side pick-up collections are suspended due to the mandated order for health and safety concerns. Residents may take yard waste and brush to the Department of Public Works site on North Business US-27. Access to the yard waste drop off site is off of Kuntz Drive, please follow the access drive behind Journey Federal Credit Union. This site is open 24/7. Once the mandate is lifted, the yard waste and brush curb side pick-up will resume. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Used tire collection postponed
The used tire collection that was scheduled for May 11 has been postponed. The City is working to schedule a date later in the year.
May 9 Spring Clean-Up postponed
Spring Clean-Up that was scheduled for May 9 has been postponed. We are working to schedule a date later in the year.