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Mineral Rights in West Bloomfield – Background Information

10/17/2014
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Mineral rights have been purchased on all of our lakes, and the State legislature has prohibited Townships to ban or even regulate gas and oil exploration. Residential oil drilling will negatively impact home values in our lakes community and reduce the tax revenue needed to provide critical public safety services. Last month alone oil rigs…

Reminder for West Bloomfield residents: Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

09/12/2014
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West Bloomfield Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event Spring event: Saturday, April 26, 2014 Fall event: Saturday, September 20, 2014 Information: Information Hotline 248-451-4834. Taped message only. Postcards will also be mailed out by the Township. haz-waste-events-postcard-2013 West Bloomfield Township website  – Environmental Services department Acceptable items include: Garage and garden chemicals, workshop materials, kitchen and…

Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events 2014

04/06/2014
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Reminder for West Bloomfield residents: Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event Spring event: Saturday, April 26, 2014 Fall event: Saturday, September 20, 2014 Information: Information Hotline 248-451-4834. Taped message only. Postcards were mailed out by the Township in the spring (only). West Bloomfield Township website  – Environmental Services department Acceptable items include: Garage and garden chemicals,…

Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event 10/5

09/23/2013
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Reminder for West Bloomfield residents: Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event Fall event: Saturday, October 5, 2013 Information: Information Hotline 248-451-4834. Taped message only. Postcards were mailed out by the Township in the spring (only). haz-waste-events-postcard-2013 West Bloomfield Township website  – Environmental Services department Acceptable items include: Garage and garden chemicals, workshop materials, kitchen and bath…

National Trails Day

05/29/2013
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National Trails Day West Bloomfield Trail Dedication & Trail Walk Saturday, June 1, 2013 9-11:00 am Walnut Creek Middle School, 7601 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation is hosting a 9 a.m. dedication of the trail’s new western section, with parking at Walnut Creek Middle School, 7601 Walnut Lake Road. For more information…

Start saving water

05/06/2013
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A few tips to help you start saving water Water and sewer bills from West Bloomfield Township were probably in your mailbox this weekend. If you’re like me, you probably wondered how you could be saving money and cutting your water bill. Purchasing a new energy-saving, water-saving appliance is not the only step you can…

ReLeaf Michigan

04/27/2013
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Here’s a resource that’s helpful for anyone wanting to know about tree care. The mission of ReLeaf Michigan is to educate the public on the value of trees and the need to properly select, plant, and maintain them. They accomplish this by working with community groups on local tree planting projects and by providing informational…

Sustainable Landscapes & Rainwater Recycling

03/29/2013
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SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES & RAINWATER RECYCLING MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013 6:30 – 8:30 pm Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd. (at Telegraph) Featured speakers: Donald Carpenter, P.E.; Lawrence Technological Univ. Lillian Dean, SOCWA Healthy Lawns & Gardens Topics: Healthy soils for sustainable landscape A watershed perspective…keep the rain out of the drain Success stories…

Healthy Lawncare Workshop

03/29/2013
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HEALTHY LAWN CARE WORKSHOP – FREE SEMINAR! Be on the cutting edge with a green, earth-friendly lawn – SOCWA-Seminars-Spring-2013-Flyer Through this workshop, homeowners will be instructed on how to manage their green lawn with the environment in mind. Topics covered will include lawn care basics, including mowing, watering, fertilizing, weed control. Additional tips will cover…

Energy Rebate Programs

03/16/2013
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Energy rebates set to expire Current DTE Energy and Consumers Energy rebate programs will expire on March 31st.  Customers must have energy efficiency improvements installed and confirmation energy audits performed prior to March 31, 2013 to be eligible for the current rebate programs. New rebate programs will be announced later in March and may have reduced rebate dollar amounts.…

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