Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Mitch Irwin announced today the opening of
mid-Michigan’s first ash disposal site to aid homeowners and communities impacted by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an exotic insect responsible for the death of millions of the state’s ash trees.

“Safe disposal of infested ash material is key to preventing the insect from spreading to other areas of the state,” said Irwin. “This mid-Michigan site offers residents a low-cost opportunity to properly dispose of their ash trees destroyed by EAB.”

The Lansing disposal site is located at 8740 Davis Hwy., in Lansing, and operates Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours are subject to change. Please visit the MDA Web site at www.michigan.gov/eab for the most current information on fees and hours of operation.

Ash trees and materials (limbs, logs, chips, etc.) will be accepted from municipalities, property owners and private contractors for a minimal fee. Companies or individuals must be able to deliver the materials to the disposal yard and offload it.

“Utilizing this low-cost disposal option is a positive step toward containing EAB in Michigan,” said Patricia Lockwood, EAB policy director for Governor Jennifer M. Granholm. “It’s imperative that Michigan residents continue to support the EAB response efforts by properly disposing of ash materials and not transporting hardwood firewood.”