Holland city leaders have spent nearly five years researching the benefits of a city-owned drop-off recycling center and how to develop it.Now Padnos is donating 1.5-acre of land to build it.
“Who gives things to the government? We get things here at the City of Holland, I believe, because we are good stewards of the resources that people entrust to us.”
Mayor Nathan Bocks spoke at the city council meeting where members formally accepted the gifted property at Chicago Drive and Lakewood Boulevard.
Padnos’ Black River Recycling Center is also on the site.
“We’re making the right thing to do - recycling and sustainability - the easy thing to do not only for the people of the city of Holland but for the people of this entire area.”
The land is not within Holland city limits but in Holland Charter Township. It’s a project partner, says City Manager Keith Van Beek.
“We actually do much better if way more users use this site than if we limit it intentionally or unintentionally to fewer users. So, from an operational perspective, if nothing else, this is a good thing if more people use it.”
Holland City Council also voted to accept a $1 million state grant to help fund the project.
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