Recreation Want to know about upcoming recreation plans? Click here to see the current DNR Recreation Plan . Want to volunteer or stay updated? Join the Drummond Island Recreation Plan Facebook page. Township Park Campground & Nature Trails The Drummond Island Township Park is located just off M-134, approximately 5 miles east of the ferry dock. The park features a 47-site campground that accommodates both tents and RVs up to 31 feet, with each site including a picnic table and fire pit. About half of the sites offer electric hookups, and shared amenities include outhouses and two drinking water spigots. The park is open year-round, with camping available May 1 through October 31. Online reservations are now available. ➡️ [Click here for more details about the campground, site amenities, and how to reserve your stay.] Golf Course The Drummond Island Golf Course is located on Fairchild Lane, off Townline Road, and just north of the Four Corners. It is a 9-hole, par 36 course with affordable rates. It offers a unique feature: an airport runway that runs along the side of the par 3 No. 4. The course also offers fling golf, a driving range, practice putting green , tennis & pickle ball and a pro shop. There are carts available to rent as well. Call (906) 493-5406 to schedule a tee time or reserve a court. Find more information about the golf course here. Historical Museum The Drummond Island Historical Museum is located at 33492 S. Water Street on the north side of the island. The museum is open from late May through mid-October. The museum features island history and includes artifacts from Native Americans, Finnish Farmers and Yankee Settlers. Museum hours are 1 to 5 pm, 7 days a week. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Big Shoal Beach Big Shoal Beach is located on the southeast part of the island off of Johnswood Road. Take Johnswood approximately 6.5 miles from the 4 corners, then make a right on Big Shoal Bay Road. This sandy beach is approximately a mile down on the right. There is parking and a public toilet. The water is shallow and the lake bottom here is relatively sandy making it a popular spot for families with small children.

The calendar below lists events scheduled at the Township Hall. To schedule an event, please request the date using our online request form. More information about renting township facilities may be found here . Hall Rental Contract Golf Course Rental Contract

Drummond Island Airport is centrally located on the Townline Road. For additional information contact, Manager, James Bailey, 906-493-5411. You will find a unique experience, during summertime landings or take-offs the paved runway is between fairways #4 and #5 of the Drummond Island Golf Course. Airport The Drummond Island Airport is centrally located on Townline Road , one-half mile from the Four Corners. Bailey Services LLC runs the airport. For additional information, contact the manager, James Bailey, at (906) 493-5411.

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 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

Departments Click on each department image to learn more Photo credit: Lisa MacDonald Township Board The Drummond Island Township Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. at the Frank J. Sasso Township Hall. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate. Click the image for more information. Board of Review The Board of Review is responsible for reviewing property assessment appeals and making corrections to the assessment roll when necessary. This board meets at specific times to hear concerns from property owners about assessed values or property classifications. Project Name This is your Project description. Provide a brief summary to help visitors understand the context and background of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start. Assessing The Township Assessor oversees the identification and valuation of all taxable property in Drummond Township, from homes and businesses to vacant land and personal property. Assessing records include ownership changes, parcel details, land divisions, and the values used to calculate property taxes. Click below for more information. Project Name This is your Project description. Provide a brief summary to help visitors understand the context and background of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start. Project Name This is your Project description. A brief summary can help visitors understand the context of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start.

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 Spring Clean Up, often called Dump Days, is a township-sponsored event designed to help island residents and property owners dispose of larger or unusual items that cannot go in regular household trash or routine recycling drop-offs. Over the years, this event has been known by different names. Older township signage from the 1990s referred to it as Spring Clean Up, while many residents came to know it as Dump Days. The name has changed back and forth at times, but the purpose has remained the same: offering a safe, organized way to handle specific materials that otherwise have limited disposal options on the island. 2026 Spring Clean Up dates Saturday, Sunday, and Monday June 13, 14, and 15, 2026 Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm Who can participate Spring Clean Up is open to Drummond Island residents and property owners. It is intended for household items from island properties, not for commercial or contractor waste. What is accepted Spring Clean Up is for specific approved items only. A full list of accepted items will be posted closer to the event and will be available at the township office. The event is designed for larger or unusual household items such as furniture, mattresses, appliances, and similar materials that do not fit in regular garbage service. What is not accepted Spring Clean Up does not accept everyday household garbage, hazardous waste, or materials that have other proper disposal options on or off the island. Some items that may not be accepted at Spring Clean Up can be taken year-round to Reina Recycling in Sault Ste. Marie. To confirm what Reina accepts, call them directly at (906) 748-7614. For everyday garbage Regular household trash should not be brought to Spring Clean Up. Everyday kitchen and household garbage can be taken to the Drummond Island Garbologist drop-off site on Johnswood Road, or handled through curbside cart pickup at (906) 493-5926. Dumpster service is also available through GFL Environmental at (906) 635-3380. For standard recycling Standard recycling may be dropped off year-round at the blue recycling trailer next to the ice rink. See the Blue Recycling Trailer page for details on what is accepted. Stay updated Please mark your calendars for our Spring Clean Up dates and watch the township website calendar for this and many other community events throughout the year. www.drummondislandtownship.org Questions about Spring Clean Up can be directed to the township office at (906) 493-5321 during business hours. 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING DRUMMOND ISLAND TOWNSHIP ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 6:15 PM DRUMMOND ISLAND TOWNSHIP HALL 29935 E. PINE STREET, DRUMMOND ISLAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR THE AUGUST 6, 2024 ELECTION Township Clerk Amanda Fairchild serves the Drummond Township Clerk. Amanda is charged with the safekeeping of Drummond Township's correspondence, records, books and papers. She documents all monies disbursed by the township according to the Uniform Chart of Accounts, as prescribed by the state treasurer. Amanda also prepares and maintains the journals and ledgers reflecting the Township's assets, liabilities, fund equities, revenues and expenditures for each fund. As Township Clerk, Amanda is responsible for elections and election workers, all payroll and receiving. Additionally, Amanda maintains meeting minutes, records of township contracts, resolutions, ordinances and other special proceedings and activities. ELECTIONS AND RESULTS APPLY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT HERE VOTING STRAIGHT TICKET INFORMATION

Board of Trustees The township board meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the township hall. Meetings are open to the public. View agendas and minutes here. Krystal Truax, Supervisor - (906) 322-0609 supervisor@drummondislandtownship.org Drummond Island’s rich history is built on generations of families contributing to the community, and Krystal (Bosley) Truax is honored to carry on that tradition as our newly elected Township Supervisor. Krystal is a third-generation islander, born and raised here. After graduating from read more Amanda Fairchild , Clerk - (906) 322-5815 clerk@drummondislandtownship.org Amanda has called Drummond Island home for over two decades, bringing a wealth of community involvement and local knowledge to her new role. Originally from Pickford, Michigan, Amanda moved to Drummond Island in 2000. In 2005, she married her husband, Michael Fairchild, known to many as "Seed," who was born and raised on the island. Together, read more Jeanette Alguire , Treasurer - (906) 493-5321 treasurer@drummondislandtownship.org Jeanette brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, with a strong professional background and a deep appreciation for the community. Jeanette has spent several years as Senior Vice President, managing budgets and overseeing financial operations of a large, successful read more Justin Bailey, Trustee - (906) 281-1783 justin@drummondislandtownship.org With deep roots on the island and a strong connection to the community, Justin brings both passion and expertise to his new role. Justin was born on Drummond Island and spent his early years here before moving to Houghton Lake. Summers were always spent on the island with his grandparents, and as a fifth-generation member of the Bailey family and fourth-generation Laakso, Drummond Island has always read more Kevin Kruzel, Trustee - (231) 838-8949 kevin@drummondislandtownship.org Drummond Island Township is proud to announce that Kevin Kruzel will continue serving as a Trustee for a second term. As the only incumbent member of the board, Kevin brings valuable experience and dedication to the role, along with a deep connection to the island’s community and history. Kevin is a full-time resident of Drummond Island and has been read more Governance Drummond Township is governed by a five member board consisting of a supervisor, clerk, treasurer and two trustees. There are many laws that govern townships, but the two main laws dealing with township administration and governance are: General township laws, the Revised Statutes of 1846, R.S. of 1846 (Chapter 41 of the Michigan Compiled Laws) Charter Township Act, (Chapter 42 of the Michigan Compiled Laws) All Michigan laws are available to the public on the free, searchable Michigan Legislature website . The laws can be searched by keyword, or Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) number, such as "41.721" or "42.8". There are additional statutory requirements with which townships must comply. Procedures for the township’s financial administration, such as budgets, accounting, investments and deposits, are closely regulated by the state. Township meetings must comply with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.261, et seq.), and township records must be stored and made available in conformance with specific laws, such as the Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231, et seq.)

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

Township Board Meetings Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Frank J. Sasso Township Hall 29935 E Pine Street Drummond Island, MI Monday - Friday 9AM to 2PM 906-493-5321 Follow

Township Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes are unofficial until approved or revised at the next month's meeting. Meeting Minutes 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

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