I owned a vacant residential property and was trying to get some large items moved away. I believe in recycling. The items included a broken dryer, an old gas grill, and a large industrial-style metal mop bucket. I contacted Meridian Recycling because they were having a big event called Meridian Regional Recycling Event on April 23, 2016. I phoned and asked if they could come pick up the items at my house in west Lansing. The man on the phone said his volunteers were pretty busy with pickups, but if I could get the items to Okemos, they would accept them. I was disappointed because I had no way to move the items. The dryer was in the basement and still hooked up!
A half-hour later I received a call from a different person who said he would personally come to the house to pick up the items. He and a young volunteer, whose name I have unfortunately forgotten, worked very hard to properly disconnect the dryer and moved it up the stairs, carried it around the house, lifted it over a locked gate, and loaded it into a vehicle. Then they moved the grill and bucket (I showed them an easier way to get out of the back yard).
No charge to me for having them do this heavy, dirty work. I know the metal will be recycled and this makes me happy. The two men worked hard and never complained. They were polite and friendly. I am very grateful. read more
