Online Reservations Available

Make your Drummond Island Township Park Campground reservation here.

Materials Management Plan Community Plan Survey

Drummond Island Township is sharing the following community survey on behalf of Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning & Development.

This is not a Drummond Island Township survey. The Eastern Upper Peninsula is working on a multi-county Materials Management Plan focused on reducing solid waste entering landfills and expanding opportunities for recycling and the collection of other materials, including organic waste, electronics, and yard waste.

Residents are invited to provide input about current trash and recycling challenges, services they would like to see offered or expanded, and priorities for future materials management planning.

Drummond Island Township is specifically included as a community option in the survey, and we encourage island residents to take a few minutes to participate.
Take the online Materials Management Plan Community Survey

Prefer a paper copy? View or print the PDF survey here: paper survey

Completed paper surveys may be returned to EUP Regional Planning & Development, 2345 Meridian Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, as directed on the survey.

Building Community Brick by Brick

Drummond Island Golf Course is planning a new community patio space behind the Club House, and community members are invited to be part of the project by purchasing a personalized engraved paver.

Pavers may be used to honor your family, celebrate a golfer, remember a loved one, or promote your business with a permanent place in the new patio.

🧱 7" x 7" Paver: $75
Up to 4 lines, 16 characters per line

🧱 7" x 14" Paver: $120
Up to 4 lines, 30 characters per line

Complete the paver order form and return it to the Frank J. Sasso Township Hall, or mail your completed form and payment to:

Drummond Island Township
PO Box 225
Drummond Island, MI 49726

Checks should be made payable to Drummond Island Township with Golf Course Patio in the memo line.

Questions? Contact the Township Office at 906-493-5321.

Download and print the paver order form here to get started!

Outstanding Junior Citizen of the Year Award

In February, the Drummond Island Township Board adopted a resolution establishing an annual Junior Citizen of the Year Award.

The award will recognize a Drummond Island resident under the age of 18 who demonstrates outstanding character, leadership, volunteerism, and contributions that positively impact the community.

Nomination forms will be released in the fall. The selected recipient will be formally recognized at the December Township Board meeting.

Residents are encouraged to watch for further details and begin considering deserving youth within the community.

Monthly Board Meeting 1st Tuesday of each month

The public is welcome to join us for our monthly township board meeting on the 1st Tuesday of every month.  Our agendas and minutes are posted on our website as they become available. 

Drummond Island Community Days Established

In February 2026, the Drummond Island Township Board formally established Drummond Island Community Days as recurring, Township-supported events.

Community Days will be held twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall, with specific dates and activities to be announced as plans develop. These voluntary, community-driven days are intended to bring Islanders together around shared goals that benefit the island as a whole.

Activities may include a variety of island-led projects and initiatives that promote volunteerism, strengthen community connections, and foster pride in Drummond Island. Community input will be welcomed as each event is planned.

Visit the Community Days page on our website for details about how to get involved.  

Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award

Drummond Island Township is proud to announce the return of the Outstanding Citizen of the Year award, a tradition that had been paused since 2006. Reinstated by the Township Board, this award honors individuals whose steady service, care, and commitment quietly strengthen our island community.
 
The 2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year is Darlene Skinner. Darlene’s impact can be seen across Drummond Island, most recently through her dedication to the Drummond Island Cemetery. After two years of effort, she secured a new cemetery sign crafted from stone originally cut for the Soo Locks, creating a lasting marker of history and respect. This spring, she also organized a headstone cleanup, giving special attention to those whose families are no longer able to do so, while sharing stories that honored the people and families who helped shape this island. Beyond the cemetery, Darlene serves on multiple committees and community groups, always stepping forward with care, pride, and a belief in Drummond Island’s future.
 
We also recognize this year’s other nominees, Pam and Tom Ellis, Celia Bias, Pastor Isaacson, Candis Collick, and Jeanne May, along with the many residents who contribute quietly and consistently. Our community thrives because of people like them. Congratulations to Darlene Skinner, the 2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year.

Blue Recycling Trailer

The blue recycling trailer is located next to the ice rink off of Pine Street near the intersection of Townline Road. It is available for recycling 24/7 except when it is off the island for emptying (Wednesdays in the winter, Mondays and Thursdays in the busier season).

Plastic bags are not allowed in the recycling cart. All items must be loose, clean, and sorted.

Accepted materials

• Glass bottles and jars, any color, no lids

• Metal cans, aerosol cans, aluminum foil, and metal lids

• Newspapers, envelopes, magazines, and paper bags

• Plastic containers #1–7, clean only, no plastic bags or sheets

• ​

Not accepted

• Garbage, syringes, or medical waste

• Plastic that is not a #1-7 labeled container (i.e. no plastic wrap)

• Styrofoam, vinyl siding, PVC, toys, furniture, or paper cups

• Window glass, dishes, ceramics, light bulbs, batteries, or electronics

 
If you are unsure about an item, please leave it out to help protect the success of the recycling program.
 

Cardboard Recycling Trailer

The white cardboard recycling trailer is located next to the ice rink off of Pine St near the intersection of Townline Rd.  Please follow the above directions, flattening all boxes and loading them towards the back and top before moving towards the front. 

Update to Garbage Service on the Island

Garbage collection on Drummond Island is provided by private businesses. Current options include GFL dumpsters with Friday pickup, Carl Hartman’s residential pickup service, and prepaid bag drop-off at Bailey’s Service Station and EZ Mart.

When Carl’s new transfer station is ready to open, the gas station drop-off sites will close, and his facility will become the island’s garbage drop-off location. He will also continue offering weekly or biweekly residential pickup. The timing of the station opening is not yet known.

For details about the new transfer station, including its location and opening plans, please read Carl Hartman’s full letter here: http://bit.ly/3Ih1F3p.

Senior Lunch

Senior lunches, provided through the Community Action Agency, are served at the Township Hall Monday through Thursday at noon. Meals are available for dine-in or takeout. 

Suggested donation is $3 for seniors 60 & up and $6 for everyone else.  

Call ahead to arrange for pick up or delivery if needed.

If you have questions, contact Frank at (906) 493-5059.

View the current menu here.
​

Pickleball Anyone?

Join us for pickleball this summer at the Drummond Island Township Golf Course tennis courts in the wamer months and the elementary school gym in the colder months.  Play is free for anyone.  No experience necessary.  Sign up on the Team Reach app and watch the calendar for announcements each week. Sessions will be canceled when not enough players sign up, so please use the app to let us know you will be joining.​

Yoga & Pilates at Town Hall (& Big Shoal Beach in the warmer months)

Germinate Wellness hosts free (donation-based) yoga and pilates classes at the township hall. All levels are welcome, and extra yoga mats are available if needed.

Sign up for classes ahead of time at germinatewellness.com/signup. 
 

Spin Classes

Did you know that the Drummond Island Medical Center offers free spin classes? Three instructors guide you through an hour-long spin class, no experience required.  Find their sign-ups on their Spin On The Island Facebook page. 

Questions about burn permits?

If you’re planning to burn on Drummond Island, always check the Michigan DNR burn permit website before you start. This site will tell you if burning is allowed for the day.
The Township and Fire Department do not issue burn permits.
You can find the daily burn status here:
https://www.michigan.gov/.../forestry/fire/burn-permit

Change of Address Reminder

If your mailing address has changed, please let the Township Office know so you continue to receive important notices, including your tax bill notices or special notices from the township.

Office hours are Monday through Friday,
9 AM to 2 PM.

Phone: (906) 493-5321