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POTW open house

The Delhi Township POTW annual open house is Saturday, May 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the POTW (Wastewater Treatment Plant) 5961 McCue Road, Holt.

Join us for all kinds of FREE, family fun in celebration of Water Quality Awareness Week.

• Games for all ages

• Prizes & face painting

• Educational information

• Snacks

• Facility tours

• Adopt-a-pet

• Hands-on fish release

• and more!

Brush drop off days

The Holt Lions Club is teaming up once again with Delhi Township to offer multiple brush drop off days. The drop off is held across the street from the Recycling Center on Grovenburg Road on the following dates:

Brush that is dropped off must be no longer than 8' (eight feet) long and 12" (twelve inches) in diameter.  Yard waste, leaves, compost and root balls no larger than 15” (fifteen inches) in diameter will be accepted free of charge only during the brush drop-off event. 

Yard waste in plastic bags must be dumped at the compost site and the bags properly disposed of by the resident.  Due to facility restrictions vehicles with trailers no larger than 7’ x 12’ will be allowed.  Trailers larger than 7’ x 12’ will not be accepted into the facility.

Proof of residency is required. Please note: Lions Club personnel will not assist with unloading brush (it is a self-serve event; brush and yard waste must be properly stacked in designated areas only). 

Please contact the Delhi Charter Township Department of Public Services at (517) 699-3874 for further details.

Delhi gets "gold" for being green

Delhi Township was recognized for environmental leadership at the Michigan Green Communities conference in Lansing on November 2. As part of the recently expanded Michigan Green Communities Challenge, participating local governments were awarded Gold, Silver, Bronze or Member seals of achievement reflecting community leadership in areas such as natural resource conservation, green economic development and energy efficiency.

Delhi Township achieved Gold status for exemplary action in a variety of categories, including its innovative waste treatment system that results in energy savings of more than $70,000 per year for the township. The waste treatment site itself is landscaped in native grasses and uses sheep as a natural alternative to conventional landscape maintenance.

The Challenge is a new tool to help local leaders measure their progress in implementing energy, economic development and environmental improvements. It is supported by the Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Energy Office, Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Townships Association. It uses a rating system to recognize sustainability accomplishments and serves as a guide for community leaders looking to learn from their peers. Participation is free and open to all local governments in Michigan as part of the statewide Michigan Green Communities network that aims to support local sustainability efforts.

The Challenge launched in 2009 and emphasized energy efficiency projects in an effort to help local governments prepare for and make the best use of federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds. Over the last year, a team of graduate students from the University of Michigan worked with Challenge participants and the staff of partner organizations to update the program. The updated Challenge reflects broader topics, such as green economic development, resource conservation and water quality in addition to maintaining a strong energy component.

Go green! Go with paperless sewer bills

How can you save yourself and the township time and money? And help the environment?  Easy - sign up for direct debit and sewer e-bills today!

If you're already signed up for direct debit, just click here to send a request for sewer e-bills. Be sure to provide your service address in the email.

If you're not yet signed up for direct debit, click here for the form.  Fill out the form online, check the box for e-bills and provide your email address. Then print the form, sign it and mail or drop off to the Township Treasurer's office.

No more waiting in line. No postage. No late fees.  And less mail! You'll get a sewer e-bill emailed each month and your account will be deducted automatically.

Rain barrels and compost bins

Want to conserve water or nourish your lawn and garden naturally? Delhi Township's Department of Public Services is selling FreeGarden rain barrels and compost bins. The items are sold at cost.

Get yours at the Department of Public Services, 1492 Aurelius Road, Holt.

Complete Streets

Implementation of the adopted 2007 Non-Motorized Transportation Plan is underway in Delhi Township.  As a part of this existing initiative, the Township is considering a Complete Streets policy that would help to facilitate the use of our public streets by all users. 

“Complete Streets” embodies the concept that public streets should effectively and safely accommodate all users including travelers in a car, on a bike, walking, or in a wheelchair or mobility device. And it is about healthy living and providing more opportunities to get active while getting around town. It is also about Safe Routes to School, and recreational trails.

Learn more about Complete Streets by watching the video below.

• Delhi Township Complete Streets Video

Other Links about Complete Streets:

• Michigan Complete Streets Coalition

• National Complete Streets Coalition

• Michigan Municipal League - Complete Streets

Get your own Delhi Sheep socks, hats, gloves and more!

Delhi Township’s Publicly Owned Treatment Works sheep are earning their keep!  The sheep were sheared in April and the wool was sent to Frankenmuth to be made into yarn.  The yarn was used to make socks, gloves and hats in various sizes and styles. The styles and costs are:

• Yarn - $15.00/skein

• Fingerless Gloves - $13.00

• Fingerless Gloves with cap - $15.00

• Beanie hat - $12.00

• Peruvian hat - $15.00

• Crew socks  -  $13.00

• Thick Hunter socks  -  $24.00 (coming soon)

 Yarn, gloves, hats and socks are available at the Delhi Department of Public Services, 1492 Aurelius Road, Holt.  For more information please call (517) 699-3874.  Stay warm this winter with wool yarn, hats, gloves and socks!

Watch the 15 second video about Greening Delhi

Citizens' Guide to Local Unit Finances and Performance Dashboard

Under the Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP), the State of Michigan is requiring local units of government who receive statutory revenue sharing to create and post on our website a Citizens’ Guide to Local Unit Finances and a Performance Dashboard.

As a means to provide transparency and accountability, Delhi Township has presented most of this information in annual budgets and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.  However, our new Citizens Guide and Performance Dashboard display this information in a simple and interactive format.

Now accepting more plastics at Recycling Center

There is good news for residents of Delhi Charter Township who want to recycle more. The Recycling Center, located south of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at McCue and Grovenburg Roads, will now be accepting #3 - #7 household plastic containers. Examples include plastic tubs for margarine, sour cream and cottage cheese; microwave trays; and yogurt containers.

      These plastics will be accepted in addition to #1 and #2 plastic bottles, which are currently being collected at the Recycling Center. Visitors to the Recycling Center will find one container to be used for all mixed plastic (#1 water bottles and jugs, #2 laundry detergent/shampoo bottles and all #3 - #7 plastics).

      Plastic materials that are not acceptable include the following:

• Plastic bags

• Wax-coated, paper milk or juice cartons

• Styrofoam containers/packaging

• Syringes

• Garden hoses/rubber

• Furniture

• Pools

• Toys

      For more information, visit the Delhi Charter Township Recycling page.

A breakdown of your tax bill

Ever wonder what all those items are on your tax bill? Did you know that Delhi only keeps about 12 to 16% of what you pay?

Here are the details of the typical Delhi tax bill:

While residents and business owners pay their property taxes to Delhi Charter Township, The Township only keeps anywhere from 12 to 16%. 

For administrative efficiency, Delhi Township collects and disburses taxes for Holt, Mason, Lansing and Eaton Rapids Schools, Ingham County, Capital Area District Library, Capital Area Transportation Authority, Ingham Intermediate School District, Lansing Community College and the State of Michigan.

Percent Allocation for Homestead Taxes

Typical Delhi Township Resident

Percent Allocation for Non-Homestead Taxes

Typical Delhi Township Business Owner

GIS Viewer

What is GIS? GIS is an acronym for geographic information systems or geographic information science.  Most commonly, people think of maps when they hear the term GIS.  However GIS is much more than just maps.  GIS helps us answer questions and solve problems by looking at data in a way that is quickly understood and easily shared.

Visit the GIS page for more information and to get started with the GIS Viewer.

Township receives award for "poo to power"

The Delhi Charter Township Wastewater Treatment Plant has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for innovative efforts to protect our environment.

The Delhi plant received the PISCES (Performance and Innovation in the SRF Creating Environmental Success) award for developing the state's first integrated biomass-to-energy digester system, in which residuals or “leftovers” from the wastewater treatment process are “digested” (treated and stabilized) so they can be safely returned to the environment as nutrient-rich biosolids. The heat and energy component of this system will reduce the demand for natural gas and electricity, yielding an annual energy savings of more than $75,000. The new digester should go online by this summer.

“We are honored to have our work recognized by the EPA,” said Sandra Diorka, Director of Public Services for Delhi Charter Township. “The digester system represents another important advance toward sustainability in Delhi Township.” Township Supervisor Stuart Goodrich added, “The digester project is the latest stride taken by the township in its ongoing commitment to recycling, reuse, environmental education, and a ‘green’ approach to wastewater and solid waste management.”

The Delhi Township plant serves more than 25,000 people in the township and two small portions of the city of Lansing. "It is an honor for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to recognize one of Michigan's wastewater treatment facilities for their innovative, efficient, effective protection of the environment," said Director Steven Chester, who presented the award.