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Events and CalendarJanuary – August 31
Photo Contest for 2022
March 12
Plant a Flower Day
March 13
Polystyrene (#6 Styrofoam) Recycling Event
Department of Public Works 150 S. Kendall St., Battle Creek
9 am—noon unless the trailer is filled earlier
Items must be clean, free of grease and food debris.
Accepted Polystyrene Items: Meat trays, cups, egg cartons, clean to-go containers, #6 packing material, medical coolers/carriers, coolers, bowls, plates.
Not Accepted: Plastic-like foam used in shipping/packing. Packing peanuts. Construction foam.
March 16
Rain Barrel Sale Registration Opens
April 1–30
Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
April 1 – 30, 2021
The City of Battle Creek is participating in the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, a national program created to reward residents for positive conservation behavior. Residents can take a four-step conservation pledge on behalf of the City of Battle Creek from April 1 – 30, 2021. It just takes a few minutes and you can earn a chance to win prizes for yourself and the community.
April 10
Electronics and Appliance Collection
DPW held by the County
150 S Kendall St, Battle Creek, MI
9 am—noon
April 19–25
Battle Creek Linear Park Clean-up
Please view flier for more details on how to sign up your group!
April 24
County HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) Collection
Toeller Building, Battle Creek
9 am—noon
May 8
Polystyrene (#6 Styrofoam) Recycling Event
Department of Public Works 150 S. Kendall St., Battle Creek
9 am—noon unless the trailer is filled earlier
Items must be clean, free of grease and food debris.
Accepted Polystyrene Items: Meat trays, cups, egg cartons, clean to-go containers, #6 packing material, medical coolers/carriers, coolers, bowls, plates.
Not Accepted: Plastic-like foam used in shipping/packing. Packing peanuts. Construction foam.
May 22
County HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) Collection
Parking lot south of the intersection of Hanover St. and Grand St., Marshall, MI
9 am — noon
June 6
Kanoe the Kazoo Registration Opens
Pre-registration required as this event fills up fast
June 22
Rain Barrel Sale Ends
Last chance to reserve!
June 29
Rain Barrel Pick Up
Department of Public Works 150 S. Kendall St., Battle Creek
4pm – 6pm
July 28
Scrap Tire Collection
Department of Public Works 150 S. Kendall St., Battle Creek
3 pm —6 pm
Tires Accepted: lawn mower, residential passenger vehicles (cars/trucks), semi tires, motorcycle tires.
Tires Not Accepted: Tractor tires.
No tires with rims, please
Volunteers Needed!
Call 269.966.3355 ext 1889
July 30
Photo Contest Ends
Last day to submit photos!
August 2
Registration Opens
Krazy for the Kazoo River Clean-Up
Krazy for the Kazoo is the name of an annual clean up and stewardship event to protect streams and rivers in the Kalamazoo River Watershed. The events take place throughout the year and have several sponsors (similar to Kanoe the Kazoo). The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners host a clean up during the first weekend in October. This year’s event will take place along the linear path and in City parks with site leaders guiding smaller groups in the activities to allow social distancing and safe conditions.
If you have questions or are interested in participating in this year’s event, you can call or email Bessie at (269) 966-3355 ext. 1889 or bestears@battlecreekmi.gov.
Mark your calendars!
Saturday, October 2, 2021
August 7
Kanoe the Kazoo
Join us for the fun!
Kayakers gettin’ their paddle on in the Kalamazoo River.
Kanoe the Kazoo
Check back for more information.
August 28
Styrofoam/Electronics Collection
Department of Public Works 150 S Kendall St., Battle Creek
9am — noon
Styrofoam/Polystyrene recycling info (PDF)
Electronics recycling info (PDF)
Volunteers Needed!
Call 269.966.3355 ext 1889
September 25
County HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) Collection
County Building Parking Lot, Marshall
9 am — noon
Krazy for the Kazoo River Clean-Up
October 2, 2021
9am – noon
Late Registrations and Tool/Kit pick up
Department of Public Works 150 S. Kendall St, Battle Creek
Late Registrations and Pick-ups
8:30 am — 9:30 am
Event
9am – noon
Join us for the 20th annual Krazy for the Kazoo cleanup and stewardship event. We’re looking for individuals and groups to spend the morning walking along the Kalamazoo River, its tributaries, and local parks to remove garbage and conduct a variety of conservation activities.
We will be working in small groups to allow social distancing and safe conditions. Each group will be assigned a section. Please consider volunteering for this important community event!
Preregistration is required.
October 23
County HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) Collection
Toeller Building, Battle Creek
9 am — noon
