Bear Lake Township of Kalkaska County, Michigan

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
2023-07-29 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Kalkaska Middle School, Back parking lot off Dresdan St
Kalkaska Middle School, Kalkaska, MI
Enter from W Kalkaska Rd to circle drive
First 50 pounds FREE to Kalkaska County residents until semi-trailer is full.
Donations are appreciated for larger drop-offs.
Proof of residence is required.

Worthy Notes:

Dried latex paint is safe to throw away.
Auto parts stores accept used oil anytime.
Appointments are highly encouraged to help with traffic flow and creating a smooth event, make an appointment online at: www.kalkaskaconservation.org

Call the Conservation District office with questions, 231.258.3307 or visit www.kalkaskaconservation.org

Board of Review
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:00

Tire Recycling Collection
2023-07-15 09:00 - 13:00
Former Kalkaska County Recycle Center
904 Island Lake Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Limit 10 tires per household FREE of charge to Kalkaska County Residents.
Proof of residency is required.
Tires will be accepted until semi-trailers are full. No commercial business or heavy equipment tires. We cannot accept tires larger than 4 feet tall or 12 inches wide.
Call the Conservation District office with questions, 231.258.3307
or visit www.kalkaskaconservation.org/events/tires2023

Bear Lake Township Board Meeting
2023-07-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-09 19:00 - 20:00

Clean-Up Day @ Blue Bear Trailhead (Please Read Guidelines)
2023-06-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Blue Bear Trailhead
You must bring proof of property ownership with you: the Newsletter, last property tax bill, proof of ownership or utility bill, etc.

First load is free, each additional will be $5.00 (a load is considered to be a pickup, utility trailer or equivalent).
You may recycle your old running refrigerators & freezers through Great Lakes Energy for a rebate. Call 1-877-270-3519 to have them picked up at your door.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Limit of two major appliances – refrigerators and freezers must be tagged “Freon Free”.
Household rubbish, building materials (nothing over 6′), furniture, mattresses, chairs, couches, carpeting (cut to 6′ in length and tied), scrap metal, etc.
We ask that if your are bringing building materials that are accepted, please secure material in containers or bags for safety and faster unloading. No loose materials.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Household garbage, tires, batteries, hazardous chemicals, paint, oil, explosives, yard waste, brush, asphalt, broken concrete, glass, burn barrels filled with trash, hot tubs.
Just a reminder: Workers are volunteers, so help with whatever you are able, to make things move quickly. Thank you. This is a courtesy to the property owners and to help maintain our woods from debris, your cooperation is appreciated.
Yearly Recycle
Bear Lake Township also has 3 recycle bins located at the Community Center for homeowners. Please observe the signs on what can and cannot be placed in the recycle bins. Do not discard garbage on leave boxes etc on the ground if they do not fit in the bin. Someone has to clean that up! Thank you

Annual Community Yard Sale
2023-06-03 09:00 - 14:00
Click on link below for more information.
2023 Community Yard Sale

Special Township Board Meeting Re: Township Millage
2023-04-20 17:00 - 18:00
AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
TOWNSHIP MILLAGE
PUBLIC IMPUT
ADJOURNMENT

Special Board Meeting
2023-03-25 10:00 - 10:30
Adopt the budget and resolutions.

ANNUAL MEETING of the Electors
2023-03-25 09:30 - 10:00

Budget Hearing Meeting
2023-03-25 09:00 - 09:30
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATES PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.

Township Board Meeting
2023-03-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-09 19:00 - 20:00

Special Board Meeting
2022-11-23 14:00 - 14:30
Agenda –

Michigan Department of Treasury – Form L-4029 (Fire Department Millage)

Statewide General Election
2022-11-08 07:00 - 20:00
To review the ballot, click on:
SAMPLE BALLOT
and fill in the requested information and click on “View the ballot”.

Fire Dept Answers Your Questions Regarding Fire Dept Millage Vote
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:00
The Bear Lake Twp Fire Dept is holding a meeting to answer any of your questions regarding the upcoming Fire Dept millage.
Please get out & vote on Tuesday, November 8th

2023 SAD Fee Special Meeting for Bear Lake
2022-10-11 15:45 - 16:00
Special meeting to discuss and approve the SAD fee for 2023.

2023 SAD Fee Special Meeting for Cub Lake
2022-10-11 15:30 - 15:45
Special meeting to discuss and approve 2023 SAD fee.

2023 SAD Fee Special Meeting for Bear Lane
2022-10-11 15:00 - 15:30

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
2022-10-01 09:00 - 10:00
Meet at the Community Center. Bags and reflective vests will be provided.
Please Help!

Forest Management Presentation
2022-09-07 13:30 - 15:00
BLTIA is pleased to host Larry Czelusta (pronounced sa-les-ta), Certified Forester, Society of American Foresters, Forestry Assistance Program for Wexford, Missaukee and Kalkaska Conservation Districts on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 1:30 PM. He will discuss the forest management program around Bear Lake, how different forest types are managed, and new opportunities that have arisen to make that management possible. All are welcome.

43rd Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que
2022-09-04 11:00 - 14:30

Bear Lake Township Improvement Association Annual Meeting
2022-08-06 10:00 - 11:00
