Environmental Services

Program Overview

Dump Bin Rental
We have several dump bins that are rented out to individual homes and programs that are within the reservation boundaries. (note – during warm weather months only)

Community Clean Up Program
This program has been funded by the Bois Forte Tribal Government and operates during the months of June through September. Residents along the Clean Up Routes are able to put items near the curbside and the Clean Up crew will pick most items up and dispose of those items free of charge. Allowable items for disposal are usually listed in public areas ahead of the start of the summer program. Please call or ask any of the Curbside or Cleanup crew for additional information. The Clean Up Crew, varies from summer to summer and is a temporary employment situation, not to exceed 90 days. Large household items, furniture, metal, white goods, appliances, tires, and general household refuse (not garbage or recycle) will be collected. Electronic items (computers, monitors) are not collected.

Recyclables Collection Program
Service provided under this program includes weekly collection of rinsed, sorted containers eligible for recycle. Items including appliances, white goods, computer towers/monitors and other electronic or large metal items a not considered recycle and will not be collected for disposal. Collections are made at all reservation sectors including Nett Lake village, Highway 65/Palmquist, Indian Point/Sugarbush, and Vermilion.

Blight Ordinance Enforcement and Remediation
Remediation of blight condition is identified and managed by the Environmental Manager in cooperation with the homeowner/resident of the affected property. Blight enforcement begins with notification and follows provisions listed in the Bois Forte Reservation Blight Ordinance, the Bois Forte Leasing Policy, and issued, certified Bois Forte residential and recreational leases. Copy of the Bois Forte Blight Ordinance is provided here. Copy of the Bois Forte Leasing Policy is provided here.