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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Emmet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
DTE proposed pipeline communication
The board will receive a communication about DTE's proposed pipeline, an issue with potential implications for local landowners and energy infrastructure in the county.
Materials Management Plan public hearing
The board is expected to schedule a public hearing on the county's Materials Management Plan, which governs how solid waste and recycling are handled countywide.
Recycling education and outreach
The county was set to tap a state-funded Michigan Recycling Coalition program offering training, materials and limited funding to boost local recycling and cut contamination.
Regional recycling partnership with Cheboygan County
A three-year extension keeps Cheboygan County's recyclables flowing to Emmet County's facility at unchanged rates, supporting the hub-and-spoke recycling program in place since 2007.
Great Petoskey Passenger Pigeon Nesting of 1878 Commemoration
A free, week-long series of public events June 15-19 remembers the last great passenger pigeon nesting before the species went extinct, ending with a bronze monument unveiling downtown on June 19.
Recycling Contracts — Mattresses and Electronics
The Department of Public Works proposed a three-year mattress recycling deal with Bay Area Recycling and a new electronics recycling agreement with Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, the lowest of four bidders.
Curbside recycling truck replacement
The county was to replace an aging recycling truck with a new dual-compartment side-load unit to keep curbside recycling running reliably. At $336,876.50 it's the largest purchase on the agenda and is a budgeted 2026 capital item.