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General Information

Yard Waste Disposal Site

This site is for the personal use of township residents only. No contractors are allowed. The site is located behind the township hall on Green Creek Rd.

Seasonal Operating Hours

April 1, 2008 - November 15, 2008

Note: Closing date to be determined/dependent upon weather conditions.

Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursdays 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

After November 15th, 2008 - the site will no longer have hours with an attendant and will be considered CLOSED for the winter and will re-open in the spring.

During the winter, a key will be signed out to residents Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (excluding holidays) as long as weather permits the site to be accessed. Snow and ice may at some point prevent entry.

Accepted Materials

Grass clippings - can be brought loose or in paper bags, plastic bags can be used but must be emptied and removed from the site.
Leaves - can be brought loose or in paper bags, plastic bags can be used but must be emptied and removed from the site.
Brush up to three (3) inches in diameter.
Other yard/garden waste - but nothing over 3 inches in diameter, no stumps and no root balls.

Muskegon County Solid Waste Disposal Site

Laketon Township currently provides "dump cards" to be used at the Muskegon County Solid Waste site on Apple Avenue, just east of Maple Island Road. The "dump cards" provide up to four (4) discounted trips to the landfill per calendar year. Please call Muskegon County Solid Waste for more information on operating hours and accepted/non-accepted materials/items 231-724-6001.

Township Parks

Picnic Areas, Athletic Fields & Playgrounds

Picnic Shelters - the shelters are available on a first come/first serve basis. However, if you are having a larger gathering/party/event, the township appreciates a "courtesy notification" so we can inform others when the shelters are being used by a large group. Courtesy notification is also helpful so maintenance crews can schedule mowing and other maintenance around the times when large groups will be using the facilities. The shelters are available on a first come/first serve basis - even with a courtesy notification. There is currently no charge for use of the picnic shelters.

Athletic fields - baseball diamonds, soccer fields, football fields are used regularly by organized youth sports clubs, but can be used by anyone. If you would like to use the fields for an organized event, please contact the Laketon Township offices for more information.

Playgrounds - the playgrounds are for the enjoyment of all children, please be respectful of the equipment. Some playground toys have been removed due to damage caused by vandalism.

Walking path - there is a paved walking path around the Lange Baseball Complex that is approximately 1/2 mile around. Along this path and in this area are doggie clean-up stations with bags for removing dog waste. If you bring your dog for some exercise, please be a responsible pet owner and remove the waste and dispose of it properly. Remember, all dogs must be on a leash.

Please note: signs are located in the park indicating areas where dogs are not permitted - such as athletic fields and playgrounds. The parks are your parks, please help to preserve them by following established rules for everyone's safety and enjoyment of the parks.

Laketon Township Zoning Board of Appeals - Alternate opening

Any resident interested in serving the community on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) should submit a resume to the Township Board of Trustees. Currently the opening is for alternate members. For details on the position, please contact one of the elected officials.