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Township Meeting Agendas Agendas for upcoming meetings are available on our website ahead of each meeting and are subject to change if needed at the township supervisor's discretion. If you would like to request an agenda item to be added to a future agenda, please contact one of our township board members . Meeting Agendas October 6, 2026 September 1, 2026 August 3, 2026 July 7, 2026 June 2, 2026 May 4, 2026 April 7, 2026 March 2, 2026 February 3, 2026 January 6, 2026 Special Meeting Notice Dec 10, 2025 December 2, 2025 November 4, 2025 October 7, 2025 Special Meeting Notice Sept 15, 2025 September 2, 2025 August 5, 2025 Special Meeting July 7, 2025 July 1, 2025 June 3, 2025 May 6, 2025 April 1, 2025 March 4, 2025 February 4, 2025 January 7, 2025 Dec 23, 2024 Special Meeting December 3, 2024 November 4, 2024 October 1, 2024 September 3, 2024 August 19, 2024 (special mtg) August 8, 2024 July 2, 2024 June 4, 2024 May 7, 2024 April 2, 2024 March 5, 2024 February 6, 2024 January 2, 2024 December 5, 2023 November 2, 2023 October 3, 2023 September 5, 2023 August 1, 2023 July 6, 2023 June 6, 2023

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Announcements 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. Back-to-School Immunizations The Chippewa County Health Department will be offering back-to-school immunizations for all school ages on Wednesday, September 2. Immunizations will be available at DeTour Township Hall from 10:00 a.m. to noon and at Drummond Island Township Hall from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. This is a convenient opportunity for families to make sure students are up to date on needed immunizations before the new school year. 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 Photo Credit: Charles Dawley

Quick Links Looking for something specific? Use the quick links below to jump straight to the information or service you need. Township Calendar Click the image above to view the Township Calendar. You can see scheduled events and current reservations for Township Hall and the township golf course. Township Board Meetings Click the image above to view agendas and minutes from our township board meetings. Township Hall or Golf Course Event Reservations Click the image above to learn more about reserving Township Hall or the golf course. Make your reservation request online and save yourself a phone call or trip to town hall. Township Golf Course Click the image above to get more information about the Drummond Island Township Golf Course Open to the Public Campground Reservations Click the image above to reserve or cancel your campsite at Drummond Island Campground. Announcements Click the image above to view the latest announcements. Photo Credit: Ashly Tiefenbach

Drummond Island Township Campground Open Season: May 1 – October 31 Online Reservations Now Available Reserve a Campsite → HERE The Drummond Island Township Campground is located about 5 miles east of the ferry dock on M-134. Look for the Township Park sign on the left to turn down the gravel road to the campground. The park features 47 campsites, accommodating both RVs and tents, with: Picnic tables & fire pits at every site Electric hook-ups at half of the sites Outhouses & two fresh water spigots Access to hiking trails and a public beach Please note: The campground is located in a residential area. Drive carefully, watch for wildlife and pedestrians, and respect all posted rules and quiet hours. Make Reservations Click here to make your campground reservation Drummond Island Township Terms & Conditions Minimum Stay - A 3-night minimum stay is required for holidays: Memorial Day 5/24 - 5/26, Fourth of July 7/4 - 7/6, Labor Day 8/30 - 9/1. Cancellation Policy Reservation is cancelled within 24 hours of arrival time - there is a $15 cancellation fee as well as 100% of payment made is forfeited Reservation is cancelled with 7 days of arrival time - 100% of payment made is forfeited Reservation is cancelled between 7-14 days of arrival time - 50% of payment made is forfeited Reservation is cancelled between 14-21 days of arrival time- 25% of payment made is forfeited Campground Manager Rob Anderson: 906-440-0032 Campground On-Site Host Jeff Henning: 989-309-0908 Manage Reservations To cancel your reservation, simply log in to your reservation 🔗 Click here to manage your reservation Once you're logged in, click the red “Cancel Res” button (shown above) to begin the cancellation process. Cancellation Policy Summary: Within 24 hours of arrival – $15 cancellation fee + 100% of payment is forfeited Within 7 days of arrival – 100% of payment is forfeited Between 7–14 days of arrival – 50% of payment is forfeited Between 14–21 days of arrival – 25% of payment is forfeited Location Drummond Island Township Campground 27405 East Township Park Road Drummond, MI 49726 📞 (906) 440-0032 📧 drummondislandtwp@gmail.com The campground is located approximately 5 miles east of the ferry dock on M-134. Look for the Township Park sign on the left, which marks the entrance to a gravel road leading to the park. Please note that cell phone service is usually accessible from the ferry, but not everywhere on the island, including on the route to the campground. Please make a note of directions and contact information before arriving. Amenities Drummond Island Township Campground offers a quiet and scenic retreat surrounded by natural beauty, perfect for a relaxing escape into the outdoors. The 43-site campground accommodates both tents and RVs up to 31 feet, with about half of the sites offering electric hookups. Each campsite includes a picnic table and a private fire pit, and the park also offers the following shared amenities for all campers: Pit toilets Two freshwater spigots for drinking water A small covered pavilion, great for group gatherings or shelter on rainy days Rocky shoreline areas ideal for wading, rock hunting, or simply taking in the lake viewsA sandy beach, perfect for swimming and relaxing A sandy beach, perfect for swimming and relaxing A boat launch (without dock) to launch fishing boats, canoes, kayaks , & paddleboards For larger boats, a DNR State Boat Launch is available in Maxton Bay on State Park Road off of Maxton. Private boat launches are also available for a fee at several locations on the island. There are several grocery stores and restaurants within a couple of miles of the campground. Additional options can be found in other areas around the island, making it easy to grab supplies or enjoy a meal out during your stay. Nature Trails at Township Park One of the campground’s standout features is its direct access to the Drummond Island Heritage Trail , a peaceful, wooded path system ideal for walking, hiking, and enjoying the island’s natural beauty. Along the trail, you'll find interpretive signs installed through a local grant program. These signs share insights about the island’s wildlife, ecology, and cultural history, adding an educational layer to your outdoor experience. The trail is part of a broader network supported and maintained by Drummond Island Silent Sports, a dedicated volunteer group that promotes non-motorized recreation across the island. For more information, updates, and events, visit their Facebook page. Trail Map Map of Drummond Island Township Park Trail System Drummond Island Township Campground Beach View Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

Township Trustees Kevin Kruzel and Justin Bailey serve as township trustees. Elected trustees share the responsibility with the administration to help set policy and oversee the fiscal health of the Township. Trustees serve a term of four years. The trustees are voting members of the Board, like the Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer, and participate in all Township decisions and deliberations. As elected members of the public at large, they also serve to insure the Township is being administered appropriately.

Township Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes are unofficial until approved or revised at the next month's meeting. Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 August 3, 2026 July 7, 2026 June 2, 2026 May 4, 2026 April 7, 2026 March 3, 2026 February 3, 2026 January 6, 2026 December 10, 2025 Special Meeting December 2, 2025 November 4, 2025 October 7, 2025 September 2, 2025 August 5, 2025 July 7, 2025 Special Meeting July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 Dec 23 Special Meeting November 2024 October 2024 September Special Mtg. 2024 September 2024 August Special Mtg 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 Annual Budget Hearing 2024 Special Meeting March 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 Budget Hearing 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 J uly 2022

Budget & Audit Documents FY 2026-2027 Budget Update Aug 2026 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Summary 2026-2027 Proposed Annual Budget Narrative Document 2025-2026 Budget Presentation from Mon, Mar 24, 2025 2025-2026 Proposed Budget 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Department Detail 2024 Township Budget 2023 Township Budget Fiscal Year 2023 Township Audit Articles of Incorporation for NEMSA NEMSA Cost Estimate Photo credit: Lisa MacDonald

Emergency Services Drummond Island is served by a volunteer fire department and ambulance service. If you have an emergency on the island, please CALL 9-1-1 . Contact the fire chief for a non emergency: Ben Richwine fire@drummondislandtownship.org View the NEMSA Presentation from November 7, 2024 regarding new ambulance service for Drummond Island which was discussed at the January 2025 Township Board meeting. Currently Trustee Justin Bailey serves on the NEMSA board, representing Drummond Island Township. Donations to the Ambulance Corp can be made to: CARES for DIAC P.O. Box 392 Drummond Island, MI 49726 Donations to Fire & Rescue can be made to: Friends of Drummond Island Fire & Rescue 30548 E. Johnswood Drummond Island, MI 49726 View the Fire Department Presentation from the December 3, 2024 Township Board meeting

Senior Lunch Senior lunches, provided through a partnership with Drummond Island Township and the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency , are served every Monday through Thursday at 12 PM. Meals are available for dine-in or takeout at Frank J. Sasso Township Hall, 29935 E. Pine Street, Drummond Island. Menu View the current Senior Lunch Menu . Copies of the menu are also always available at township hall. Menu items may occasionally change based on availability or the chef’s discretion. For any questions, please call ahead or check with the kitchen at 906-493-5059. Delivery Delivery is available through Meals on Wheels and the Community Action Agency for those who need it. Please arrange with the kitchen at 906-493-5059 for a one-time delivery or regular delivery of meals. Cost Suggested donation is $3 for seniors 60 & up and $6 for everyone else. Schedule Senior Lunch is served Monday through Thursday at 12 PM. If changes occur due to weather or any other reason, updates will be posted on our Facebook page or available by phone at 906-493-5321. Call during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–2 PM). Pick-Up To schedule a pickup, call the kitchen at 906-493-5059. Help Often Needed Looking for a rewarding job or volunteer opportunity with local seniors? Please contact Donna Alexander at Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action 906-632-3363 for more information or talk with Chef Frank Monday through Friday at township hall. Meet Chef Frank We're fortunate to have Chef Frank preparing our Senior Lunches at Township Hall. He brings a fresh, creative approach to every dish—far beyond what you'd expect from a typical lunch program. Chef Frank’s culinary career spans from Detroit to Drummond Island, including 11 years at Bayside Dining and nearly 16 years as executive chef at the Sault Ste. Marie Country Club. His passion for food runs deep, shaped by decades of experience and a love of cooking that started in a busy family kitchen. Senior Lunch is served Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 12 PM. Call 906-493-5059 to let Chef Frank know you're coming—or just stop by. Suggested donation is $3 for seniors 60+, and $6 for guests under 60. Menus are posted on our Township Calendar .

Garbage & Recycling on Drummond Island Garbage Service on Drummond Island Handling household garbage on Drummond Island is a little different than in many towns and cities. While the township does not provide garbage service, there are three good options available to residents and property owners for managing their household waste. Curbside pickup at your home Drummond Island Garbologist, operated by Carl Hartman, offers cart pickup service on the island. Weekly and biweekly schedules are available, with special pricing for single seniors. Visit www.digarbologist.com or call (906) 493-5926 to sign up or ask questions. Drop-off at the Johnswood Road site The Drummond Island Garbologist drop-off site, also referred to as the transfer station, is located at 33648 E Johnswood Road, next door to the Country Store and across the street from Chuck's Place. This is the only legal location to drop off household garbage on the island. Garbage drop-off and bag purchase hours: Monday: 10 am to 8 pm Tuesday: 10 am to 8 pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm Friday: 8 am to 5 pm Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm Bags are sold on-site during open hours at $5 per bag or 11 bags for $50. Bags must be purchased at the drop-off site itself. Please plan your trip during open hours so that bag purchase and drop-off can be handled together. Dumpster service GFL Environmental offers dumpster service for property owners who would like to keep a dumpster on-site. To arrange service or ask questions about dumpsters, call GFL directly at (906) 635-3380. A note about GFL bags at gas stations Island gas stations are no longer accepting GFL bag drop-offs. GFL ended this service in compliance with changes in Michigan state law. Any prior arrangement involving gas station bag drop-off is no longer in effect. The Johnswood Road site is now the only place on the island to drop off household garbage, and Garbologist bags are now the bags used for that drop-off. Spring Clean Up The township sponsors an annual Spring Clean Up event each June, sometimes called Dump Days, for larger or unusual items that do not belong in regular household trash. See the Spring Clean Up section below for current dates, accepted items, and details. Blue Recycling Cart (corner of Townline & Pine Street) Drummond Island Township provides recycling on the island through the blue recycling trailer, located between the Emergency Services Building and the Ice Rink, just a short distance toward Townline Road. The blue trailer is open for drop-off any time, and is picked up and emptied on Monday and Thursday mornings during the summer schedule, and on Wednesdays in the winter. Recycling on Drummond Island is provided in partnership with Northern Transitions, a regional recycling organization that processes our materials and returns them to the supply stream. Following the guidelines below keeps the program running smoothly and protects our materials from contamination. What goes in the blue trailer The blue trailer accepts four categories of clean, sorted recyclables. Plastic containers numbered 1 through 7 Look for the recycling number on the bottom of the container. If a plastic item does not have a number, or has a number outside the 1 to 7 range, it does not belong in the trailer. Containers must be clean. Plastic clamshell packaging, plastic film, plastic wrap, and plastic bags are not accepted regardless of any recycling symbol they may carry. Metal Aluminum cans, steel and tin food cans, aerosol cans (empty), aluminum foil, and metal lids are all accepted. Cans should be rinsed. Paper Newspapers, envelopes, magazines, and paper bags are accepted. Paper should be clean and dry. Wet or food-soiled paper is not accepted. Glass Glass bottles and jars are accepted in any color. Lids must be removed. Containers should be rinsed. Preparing your recycling All items must be loose, clean, and sorted before they go in the trailer. Containers should be rinsed to remove food residue, since dirty containers can contaminate the paper and other materials nearby. Lids should be removed from glass jars and bottles. Plastic container caps may be left on or removed based on your preference, but the container itself should be empty and clean. About bags If you arrive at the trailer with recyclables in a plastic bag, please empty the containers into the trailer and take the bag home with you to reuse or dispose of. Plastic bags do not belong inside the trailer, even in the plastic section, and even if they contain recyclable items. This is the single most common contamination problem in our program. Plastic bags create delays for Northern Transitions, and can cause entire loads to be rejected. If you would like to recycle plastic grocery bags and similar plastic film, many grocery stores in Sault Ste. Marie and other nearby communities have drop-off bins specifically for plastic bag recycling near their entrances. Not accepted in the blue trailer No plastic bags or plastic film of any kind, loose or bundled No garbage, food waste, or food-soiled containers No Styrofoam of any kind, including packaging foam and food trays No window glass, mirrors, drinking glasses, dishes, or ceramics No toys, furniture, or household items No vinyl siding or PVC plastic No single-use paper cups, including coffee cups No light bulbs of any type No batteries, including household, rechargeable, or vehicle batteries No electronics of any kind No medical waste, including syringes, sharps, or unused medications No unwashed containers When in doubt, leave it out. One wrong item can contaminate an entire load, so a single careful choice protects the program for everyone. Questions Questions about township recycling can be directed to the township office at (906) 493-5321 Monday through Friday from 9AM to 2PM. Thank you to our partners at Northern Transitions and to every island resident who participates in this program with care. Your attention to the details is what keeps Drummond Island clean and sustainable. Dump Days AKA Spring Cleanup Many longtime islanders call it Dump Days, while others know it as Spring Clean Up. Either way, this annual township-sponsored event gives Drummond Island residents and property owners a way to dispose of approved materials that are not easily handled through normal trash service. Dates and hours Saturday, June 13 through Monday, June 15, 2026 Open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Cost Free Who can participate Drummond Island residents and property owners only. This is for household items from island properties, not for commercial, business, or contractor waste. Where to go Turn south at Four Corners onto Warners Cove and South Shore Road, then turn left by the old laundromat. The entrance is on Johnswood Road and will be monitored. Items accepted Tires, but only off the rim with the sidewalls cut and removed Scrap metal Dried paint Shingles, but only bagged or in a container that can be dumped by hand Items not accepted Household garbage Yard waste, including trees, brush, and stumps Hazardous materials Lumber and plywood Pallets Cement blocks Boats, Campers Loose shingles These rules will be enforced to keep the event running safely and efficiently, so please sort your load before you arrive. Year-round disposal options For everyday household garbage, use the Drummond Island Garbologist drop-off site on Johnswood Road, curbside cart pickup at (906) 493-5926, or dumpster service through GFL Environmental at (906) 635-3380. Some items not accepted here can go to Reina Recycling in Sault Ste. Marie year-round. Call them at (906) 748-7614 to confirm what they take. Standard recycling can be dropped off year-round at the blue recycling trailer next to the ice rink. See the Blue Recycling Trailer section for the current list. Further Questions? Contact the Drummond Island Township office at (906) 493-5321 during business hours 9 AM to 2 PM, Mon - Fri. Cardboard Recycling Drummond Island Township provides a separate trailer for cardboard recycling, located next to the blue recycling trailer between the Emergency Services Building and the Ice Rink, just a short distance toward Townline Road. The white cardboard trailer is open for drop-off any time. Unlike the blue trailer, the cardboard trailer is not on a regular pickup schedule. It is picked up whenever it becomes full, so how quickly we get a fresh empty trailer depends on how well it is packed. Cardboard recycling is an important resource for island business owners who generate large amounts of shipping cardboard, and the trailer is open to all residents as well. What goes in the cardboard trailer Flattened corrugated cardboard, including shipping boxes and moving boxes Brown paper bags Tissue boxes Cereal boxes Soda pop boxes and similar paperboard cartons How to prepare cardboard Flatten all boxes before placing them in the trailer. Break down boxes completely, including any internal flaps or dividers. Remove any plastic packing inserts, foam, Styrofoam peanuts, and shipping labels if they peel off easily. Remove tape if you can, but small amounts of tape that do not come off easily are acceptable. How to load the trailer Please follow the signage posted inside the trailer. Stack flattened boxes from the very back of the trailer first, all the way to the top, then work forward toward the door. The goal is to fill the trailer completely from back to front, floor to ceiling. Loading this way matters more than people realize. A trailer packed tight with flattened cardboard holds many times more material than a trailer with boxes tossed in loose, and it means we get a fresh empty trailer sooner. If you are dropping off several boxes, please take a moment to stack them flat and tight rather than tossing them in. The next person using the trailer will thank you. Not accepted in the cardboard trailer No whiteboard, glossy cardboard, or coated cardboard such as frozen food boxes No greasy or food-soiled boxes, including pizza boxes with grease stains No tape, wire, string, twine, or rope as separate items No plastic of any kind, including bubble wrap and plastic film No Styrofoam, including packing peanuts No plastic bags Questions Questions about cardboard recycling can be directed to the township office at (906) 493-5321 during business hours, Monday through Friday 9AM to 2PM. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to flatten and stack their cardboard properly. Your effort keeps the program running well for the whole island. REINA RECYCLING (OFF-ISLAND OPTIONS) Some items cannot be recycled through the township trailers or accepted at Spring Clean Up, but can be taken to Reina Recycling and Resource Recovery in Sault Ste. Marie. Reina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that accepts a wide range of materials year-round, including many items that are difficult to dispose of properly anywhere else. Donations are always welcome, and many items are accepted at no charge. For island residents, Reina is a particularly important resource for electronics, batteries, and small appliances, all of which are not accepted in the township recycling trailers and should not be placed in household garbage. Items accepted at Reina at no cost Electronics: desktop and laptop computers, keyboards and mice, tablets, cell phones and other mobile devices, WiFi boxes, DVD and Blu-ray players, VHS players, remote controls, video game equipment, electronic toys, digital cameras, calculators, corded and cordless phones, and stereo equipment. Small appliances and household items: microwaves, toasters and similar small appliances, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, curling irons, hair dryers, CPAP machines, power tools, hand tools, cords and cables, holiday light strings, and scrap metal including steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. Fee-based items Some items require a small fee to cover proper disposal costs. Televisions and monitors with cathode-ray tubes (older tube-style TVs and monitors): Up to 19 inches: $10 20 to 29 inches: $15 30 to 39 inches: $20 40 inches and up: $25 Add $5 for projection and plasma televisions and CRT TVs in wooden cabinets. Flat-screen televisions and monitors: Up to 19 inches: $5 20 to 39 inches: $10 40 to 59 inches: $15 60 inches and up: $20 Batteries: Lead acid batteries: no charge All other batteries including alkaline, NiMH, NiCd, lithium-ion, and lithium polymer: $1 per pound Other fee-based items: CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and cassette tapes at $1 per pound. Location and hours Reina Recycling is located at 401 Fort Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Drop-off hours are every Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm. Weekday drop-offs can be arranged by appointment by calling ahead. Reina also operates a Mackinac County drop-off location at The Hope Chest, 250 Ferry Lane, St. Ignace, with hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. Please note that the St. Ignace location does not accept televisions, monitors, or batteries. Contact Phone: (906) 748-7614 Call ahead to confirm current accepted items, fees, or to schedule a weekday appointment.